Uncharted Estonia: from lively Tallinn to the enchanting world of the Baltic islands

At midnight, along the shores of the Gulf of Finland – the inlet of the Baltic Sea that separates Finland from Estonia – the sky retains a milky glow that stretches out time and blurs the boundaries between day and night. It is precisely during this fleeting interlude of perpetual light that the tranquillity of the vast natural landscapes transforms into an open-air stage, where silence gives way to a packed programme of events. In Estonia, indeed, music is not merely entertainment but a profound element of national identity, capable of uniting generations and resonating through squares, islands and medieval castles. Such a close bond between landscape and culture makes the warmer months the ideal time to plan a trip to the country: an opportunity to explore the capital in a whole new light, experience the rejuvenating ritual of the sauna and venture out to the islands to discover their historic lighthouses. Reaching the country from Italy is easy, thanks to frequent seasonal direct flights to the capital, Tallinn, making it an enchanting short-haul getaway.