The most famous seaside resort of the country offers nice white sandy beaches, and the Baltic Sea is as warm here as it can be, thanks to the Pärnu Bay and shallow sea bottom. Small wooden houses, calm leafy streets and numerous spas (including mineral springs and mud baths) create a healing atmosphere for Estonians, Finns and other Nordic nations who need sun and warmth after long and dark winters. The town is so much loved by Estonians that Pärnu is called a Summer Capital of the country since 1996.

Ebeltoft is one of the tourist centres of Denmark, due to the natural beauty of the area, its old town center with cobble-stoned streets and centuries-old half-timbered houses, and - not least - many beaches. Also, Ebeltoft is home to one of the world's first glass museums and to the Fregatten Jylland, the longest wooden warship in the world. The town is popular with artisans, such as: glass workers, potters, painters, and jewelry designers Ebeltoft is also the home of the European Film College, which offers short and long courses in film making, especially for young people.

Saint-Malo was in the past notorious for piracy; today it is a major tourist destination, with many ancient, attractive buildings. The population of Saint-Malo quadruples during the summer, when vacationers head up to the beaches of Brittany. But besides the sun and the sea, there are so many things to see - walled old town, magnificent cathedral, great aquarium, as well as few national parks in the surroundings.

Tarifa is a windy relaxed place, where Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Southernmost point of mainland Europe, it is so close to Africa, that you can see it from the coast at most days (more than 300 of which are sunny per year, by the way). The eternal wind is both the curse and the blessing: it prevents the large scale hotel development that totally altered other coastal areas of the country, but also attracts a different sort of public - more bohemian and self-paced, backpackers and kitesurfers. The area bears traces of its ancient inhabitants - the Romans and the Moors. North of town, wide beaches of fine white sand are still framed with pine forests.

This town is a must visit if only because of its proximity to Rügen - a large and beautifully shaped island, whose many lagoons, sandy beaches, peninsulas and open bays are huge attractions for sea-loving German vacationeers. Stralsund and Rügen are naturally separated by a narrow (max 3km) strait called Strelasund. There are two bridges and several ferry lines that are crossing Strelasund. The island is named UNESCO site because of its natural beauty, while Stralsund's old town is granted the same status for its architectural and cultural heritage.