Kaali main meteorite crater in Saaremaa, Estonia
Saaremaa (2673 sq km) and Hiiumaa (989 sq km) are among the largest islands in the Baltic Sea. Both islands boast a rich and complicated history as witnessed by numerous historical and cultural monuments. But these islands are also strikingly rich in natural monuments including the meteorite craters at Kärdla and Kaali, attractive coastal cliffs, large erratic boulders, alvars (limestone areas covered with very thin soil and specific vegetation cover) as well as by numerous rare plant species little known elsewhere in the world. Saaremaa limestone cliffs and shingle beaches abound with Silurian fossils and offer lots of excitement to fossil collectors. Naturally, there are many more things that make the islands attractive to people with different interests.
To get acquainted with geotourism highlights on Gotland, you are encouraged:

• to download a PDF-file (18 MB) of the printed book by clicking on the PDF download icon (bottom left)

• to download an interactive PDF-file (188 MB) with videoclips by clicking on the interactive PDF icon (bottom middle)

• to download an eBook (124 MB) to be viewed on iPad tablet computers by clicking on the iPad icon (bottom right)

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To watch a video on geotourism highlights of the Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands, please click on the DVD image above