A Resort Between the Sea and the River
Narva-Jõesuu Today
Narva-Jõesuu is a resort area in north-eastern Estonia, situated on the coast of the Gulf of Finland where the Narva River meets the sea. The place is known for its long sandy beach, pine forests and the calm atmosphere of a traditional seaside resort.
Today Narva-Jõesuu is more than just a town by the sea. The wider area also includes Sinimäe, Olgina, Vaivara and several villages located between the coast, forests and hills. Together they form the diverse landscape and character of this part of Ida-Viru County — from a seaside resort to rural scenery and historic places.
The administrative centre of the area is the town of Narva-Jõesuu, one of the oldest seaside resorts in Estonia. The resort tradition began in the second half of the 19th century, when visitors from St Petersburg started coming here for holidays. Over time Narva-Jõesuu became one of the best-known summer resorts on the Baltic Sea coast.
The administrative centre of the area is the town of Narva-Jõesuu, one of the oldest seaside resorts in Estonia. The resort tradition began in the second half of the 19th century, when visitors from St Petersburg started coming here for holidays. Over time Narva-Jõesuu became one of the best-known summer resorts on the Baltic Sea coast.
Narva-Jõesuu, Dr Krug’s hydrotherapy establishment. ~1900–1915.
Photo: Jaan Kristin, from the photo collection of the Estonian History Museum (AM N 5642:60).
The main natural attraction of the region is the famous Narva-Jõesuu Beach. It is considered the longest sandy seaside beach in Estonia, stretching for about 9 kilometres along the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. The wide strip of light sand and the pine forests lining the coast create a distinctive landscape that has helped the resort remain popular for more than a century.
Today Narva-Jõesuu is a year-round destination. In summer visitors come for the sea and the beach, while in other seasons they enjoy walks in the pine forests, relaxation in spa centres and the peaceful atmosphere of the resort. The area offers modern spa hotels, accommodation, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Today Narva-Jõesuu is a year-round destination. In summer visitors come for the sea and the beach, while in other seasons they enjoy walks in the pine forests, relaxation in spa centres and the peaceful atmosphere of the resort. The area offers modern spa hotels, accommodation, restaurants and leisure facilities.
The coastline of Narva-Jõesuu. Photo: Alla Matrosova
Thanks to its proximity to Narva, diverse nature and rich history, Narva-Jõesuu is an important tourist destination in Ida-Viru County. Here the sea meets the river, pine forests meet rolling hills, and resort architecture stands alongside quiet villages — all of which shape the unique character of this region.
Narva-Jõesuu in numbers
- 1 town — Narva-Jõesuu
- 2 small boroughs — Sinimäe and Olgina
- 20 villages — forming the Narva-Jõesuu area
- ~ 4,400 residents — population of the Narva-Jõesuu area
- 405 km² — total area
- ~ 9 km — length of the sandy beach
- 200 km — distance to Tallinn
- 14 km — distance to Narva
- 3 spa hotels — Noorus SPA, Meresuu SPA and Narva-Jõesuu Medical SPA
- 150+ years — history as a seaside resort
- 2 bodies of water shape the landscape — the Gulf of Finland and the Narva River
Harbour of Narva-Jõesuu. Photo: Arvo Juhkov
Settlements
The Narva-Jõesuu area includes one town, two small boroughs and twenty villages.
Town: Narva-Jõesuu
Small boroughs: Sinimäe, Olgina
Villages: Arumäe, Auvere, Hiiemetsa, Kudruküla, Laagna, Meriküla, Mustanina, Peeterristi, Perjatsi, Pimestiku, Puhkova, Hundinurga, Sirgala, Soldina, Sõtke, Tõrvajõe, Udria, Vaivara, Viivikonna, Vodava.
Town: Narva-Jõesuu
Small boroughs: Sinimäe, Olgina
Villages: Arumäe, Auvere, Hiiemetsa, Kudruküla, Laagna, Meriküla, Mustanina, Peeterristi, Perjatsi, Pimestiku, Puhkova, Hundinurga, Sirgala, Soldina, Sõtke, Tõrvajõe, Udria, Vaivara, Viivikonna, Vodava.
City symbols
Coat of arms: The coat of arms features a silver disc brooch (fibula) on a cornflower-blue background. The brooch symbolises protection, continuity and unity. The design is based on an archaeological find from the 4th century discovered in the Türsamäe area (former Vaivara parish).
Flag: The flag of Narva-Jõesuu is vertically divided into blue and yellow fields. On the blue field near the hoist there is a yellow sun, while the yellow field is crossed by a horizontal blue stripe. The standard size of the flag is 105 × 165 cm.
Flag: The flag of Narva-Jõesuu is vertically divided into blue and yellow fields. On the blue field near the hoist there is a yellow sun, while the yellow field is crossed by a horizontal blue stripe. The standard size of the flag is 105 × 165 cm.
