What to do and see in Toila, Estonia: The Best Places and Tips

January 2, 2018 Sachiko Swiger

Toila is a small borough (alevik) in Ida-Viru County, in northeastern Estonia. It is located about 10 km (6 mi) northeast of the town of Jõhvi, on the coast of Narva Bay (part of the Gulf of Finland). Toila is known as an important sea resort in Estonia, with a spa hotel, beach and a beautiful park (Oru Park). Toila is the administrative centre of Toila Parish. As of the 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 780, of whom the ethnic Estonians made up 628 (80.5%).
Restaurants in Toila

1. Oru Park

Mere puiestee 10, Toila 41702, Estonia
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5 based on 81 reviews

Oru Park

The Oru Park and grand palace in the beautiful valley of the Puhajogi River was built by Grigori Jelissejev – one of the wealthiest men in 19th century Russia. In 1935, three industrialists bought the palace and park and presented it to President Pats for his summer residence. The palace was totally destroyed during the Second World War. Today you can walk in the well-marked and well-maintained park, look at various species of trees and shrubs, explore the Silver Spring Cave, as well as enoy the sea view and the sunset from the petrel nest. Interesting fact: the Oru Park Promenade organized annually in August has become a tradition.

Reviewed By Malinka E - Ireland

Once been a park to prosperous Manor of rich Russian owner, long before Revolution of 1917 in Russia, the Park nowadays still keeps its 19th century spirit. Enormous century-old trees, restored castle facilities (but not the castle itself unfortunately - it was ruined down during WW2), good gardening job, a lot of flowers. Walking through the park along the roads, you can get to the pebbly beach and enjoy the seaside.

2. Thermae & Wellness Centre

Ranna 12, Toila 41702, Estonia +372 334 2900
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Thermae & Wellness Centre

Toila baths have a variety of saunas for you to enjoy: steam, infrared, aroma, wood-fired and salt saunas. There are also heated relaxation benches, Jacuzzis, sunbathing spots and a log sauna cabin on the roof. The interior design of the baths brings to mind ancient Rome, with tiled floors and walls and reed mats on the ceilings – you will feel as though you have been transported back in time! Toila Spa was the first in Estonia to offer the unique Sauna World treatment.

Reviewed By Vahur2014 - Tapa, Estonia

I visited this facility with my family more than 10 years ago. Now our children are grown up and me with my wife were there again. Nothing has changed. Saunas and pools were the same, nothing special. Only two small yacuzzis, all the time occupied. Heat sauna was 70 degrees, not 90 as promised. Salt and steam saunas were good. Room was small, but clean. Breakfast was disappointment: not even scrambled egg and beacon served as usual. Coffee was good and saved Toila Baths from even worse mark from me. Best thing at all was party night at Mare restaurant downstairs with good live music band and pretty showgirls.

3. Aluoja Cascades

Puhajoe kula, Toila, Estonia
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Aluoja Cascades

The Aluoja cascades are in the village of Puhajoe in Toila municipality, in the Magara creek, which flows into Puhajoe valley from the west. Aluoja is a unique slate valley with a variety of cascades, clefts and Springs.Moving downriver, its terraces are 1.4 m, 0.7 m, 1.9 m, 1.3 m and 0.5 m in height. They expose different layers of limestone dating to different eras – the three top terraces from one era and the bottom two from another. The valley deepens suddenly by up to 10 metres. In places, particularly near the third Terrace, it resembles a canyon.

Reviewed By David V

Such a beautiful park. It was even reminding me Chinese Gardens. Ok it is exagerated but only because of it was quite tiny. But still such a good memory for walk with my love (dedication to someone...).

4. Toila Martsa Hiking Trail

Toila alevik, Toila, Estonia
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

This hiking trail, which starts in the village of Toila, winds its way not only along high clifftops but also down onto the seashore below. Hiking along it you will enjoy the scenery of the Baltic Glint, its Forests and famous blue clay sediments and granite, and find out more about local cultural history. You can cover the hiking trail as two different distances: the shorter, at 3.2 km, takes in the harbour and beach, the old fishing port and the German soldiers’ cemetery; the longer also takes in the geological features of the area, its ancient Forests and a mill tower before returning to Toila along the old trade road.

Reviewed By Taras16 - St. Petersburg, Russia

По этой грамотно обустроенной дорожке хорошо прогуляться и подышать морским воздухом, особенно после банных и водных процедур. Хорошо гулять когда не дует сильный ветер. С нее открываются виды на море. Но самое главное воздух и тишина.

5. Toila Harbour

Mere puiestee 20, Toila 41702, Estonia +372 516 5384
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Toila Harbour

Reviewed By Mehis L - Toila

Try to find a local fisherman or a boatman and go to the sea to see Päite cliff from seaside. It is amazing and undiscovered beauty : )

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