The unspoilt nature of Hiiumaa, privacy and picturesque beaches attract more and more visitors.
“KALURI PUHKEMAJA” is a peculiar guesthouse, which is situated at Sõru Harbour, in the village of Pärna, Emmaste parish. Our guesthouse is one of the buildings that formed a harbour in the last century. It was reconstructed during the project “The Sustainable Development of Fisheries Areas”. The second floor with two bedrooms, cosy and spacious lounge with a kitchenette downstairs, a sauna with a wooden heating, toilets and a bathroom were built. The rooms upstairs are full of light and have a marvellous sea view. In good weather Saaremaa will be also seen.
The former fish processing department has also changed its function: instead of fish baskets and barrels of salted herring there is a pub (‘Esko Bar’), where different concerts are held, Midsummer Eve is celebrated, weddings are thrown…
The ferry operates on the line Hiiumaa-Saaremaa. Sõru harbour also services small boats and yachts. There is a beach, children’s playground, shop and maritime museum.
This is still a harbour where local fishermen deal with small-scale coastal fishing. One of the purposes of establishing our guesthouse was to introduce fishing opportunities and equipment to visitors in Sõru. In good weather there may be a chance to go fishing with local fishermen and later cook delicious food from the catch in the guesthouse. It is also possible to rent a boat for recreational fishing. The self-caught fish usually tastes the best!
