Poama: Natural Area and Traces of the European Mink

Poama combines a strong connection to nature with special indications of the region’s wildlife. Traces of the European mink were found at the Poama jõgi in 2015 and 2020. Anyone planning a trip to Poama can therefore focus not only on landscapes and bodies of water, but also learn about the special features of a protected area in which biodiversity plays an important role.

Nature and landscape around Poama

The Kõpu Nature Reserve also extends across the village of Poama. It protects natural landscapes that developed on post-glacial landforms, as well as biodiversity and protected species. For visitors, this creates a nature-focused experience that goes beyond individual viewpoints or a brief visit: the landscape itself and its formation are part of the character of the place.

Another distinctive point of reference is the natural lake Luidja järv, also known as Poama järv. The lake is open for public use. If, when choosing your accommodation, you value a stay connected with nature and bodies of water, this lake can serve as an orientation point for planning your trip. A 2.5 × 2.5 km monitoring square for monitoring the European mink is also located at the Poama jõgi stream.

Water activities and trails in the surrounding area

Poama can be combined with a variety of excursion interests. In the wider area around Poama, Luidja Beach, with its sandy seabed, offers opportunities for swimming. In the vicinity of Poama, the Luidja campsite is part of the Kärdla–Ristna section of the RMK Heltermaa–Ristna–Sarve hiking trail. These details represent two different ways of experiencing the area: spending time by the water and following a named section of a hiking trail.

The monitoring area in Luidja Bay is also part of the regional natural landscape. To the west, it extends as far as Paoma Beach.

Choose accommodation based on your preferred type of trip

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house in Poama, you can first consider whether you want to focus on the nature reserve, lake, beach, or wildlife observation. One example of accommodation with a clear connection to the area is Pauka Holiday House. It is located in Luidja at the beginning of the Kõpu Peninsula and offers boat trips to its guests. Pauka Holiday House includes accommodation in named log houses such as Nõiamaja, Trummimaja, Metsavahimaja, and Metsamoorimaja.

Pauka Holiday House also has a private beach located 800 m from the accommodation. This keeps the decision focused on your actual travel interests rather than being based solely on a place name.

More places to include in your plans

If you would like to include other places in your search in addition to Poama, you can also look at Kalana, Suureranna, Jõesuu, Kõrgessaare, and Mudaste.

Back to the higher-level travel overview: Kõrgessaare.