Lake Ermistu

Lake Ermistu, also known as Lake Tõstamaa, is a lake that belongs to the Ermistu village in Tõstamaa Parish, in the south - western of Estonia. This lake is 449.5 ha in width, so it is the largest in Pärnu County and West Estonia. The lake is important because of its mud. The mud found in this lake has been acknowledged as curative mud, used by many medical establishments.

Lake Ermistu is a favorite spot for recreational fishers since it is the best place for fishing in western Estonia. You can also see many kinds of birds here as well since the place is quite quiet and calm most of the time (except for summer). However, located just half an hour drive from Pärnu, which is the summer capital city of Estonia, this lake is known for the variety of activities that tourists can do when they visit there in the summer.

The shores of the lake are described as those of the beach because of its beautiful white sand and stunning blue water. Lake Ermistu is the perfect place for a picnic, relaxing, or just enjoying nature. There is a mini playground and a picnic area for families, from which there is an observation tower where you can see the whole view of the lake in the area of meters.