Kaali, Estonia Explained

Official Name:Kaali
Settlement Type:Village
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Estonia
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Saare County
Subdivision Type2:Parish
Subdivision Name2:Saaremaa Parish
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3

Kaali is a village in Saaremaa Parish, Saare County in western Estonia, 110NaN0 from Kuressaare, the island capital.[1] Valjala, to the north-east, is the nearest town.

Kaali crater

See main article: Kaali crater. The village is the site of the Kaali crater, actually a series of craters formed by meteorite impacts more than 4,000 years ago.[2] The main crater has become well-known and is now a popular tourist destination. Supporting a museum, cafeteria, shop, and hotel,[3] the crater has led to tourism becoming an important part of Kaali's economy.

Facilities

The village is served by a community school. Other local facilities are mostly associated with the tourist destination at the crater, including a cafeteria and hotel.

Before the administrative reform in 2017, the village was in Pihtla Parish.

Notes and References

  1. (retrieved 28 July 2021)
  2. Details on the island tourist website.
  3. Hotel and Museum joint website here.