The country that has the cleanest air than any other that is a true delight to behold (Image: Getty)
While some may consider visiting Estonia to breathe the cleanest air in the world, once there, they won’t find a minute of respite, as this spot also offers so much more.
According to a report on “The Air We Breathe” by the World Population Review, this spot has been found to have the and the lowest emissions.
Based on the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), the report looked at several factors to find the number one spot for the cleanest air.
These factors included greenhouse emissions, CO2, achievements on carbon-negative status, methane, implementation of environmental policies and sustainable practices and the extension of forests, renewable energy sources and rainforests.
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Estonia blends the old with the new seamlessly with a rich history and heritage (Image: Getty)
According to the report, Europe leads the pack when it comes to clean air – and takes the top prize.
The analysis found to have the cleanest air and the highest global EPI, at 75.3.
The other European countries featured on this list included Luxembourg (75), Germany (74.6), Finland (73.7), United Kingdom (72.7), Sweden (70.5), Norway (70), Austria (69), Switzerland (68) and Denmark (67.9).
In fact, Estonia, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Luxembourg, Austria, Norway and Switzerland have all held the top spots on the list of the world’s cleanest countries since 2020.
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Almost half of Estonia is made up of forests with bears, lynxes and boars seen throughout (Image: Getty)
But it’s not just clean air that beckons many to this stunning European spot, as Estonia is famed for its rich culture, natural beauty and warm-hearted locals.
A visit here ensures a charming blend of rich history and a truly stunning landscape with glacial origins and lush forests.
No visit to Estonia would be complete without experiencing their magical forests with almost half of its land being covered by trees, including pine, birch, and spruce.
Here you will find an array of wildlife including lynxes, wolves, deers, bears and boars.
Despite Estonia’s wondrous city life and picture-perfect forests, the region doesn’t yet see many tourists, allowing for a stress-free break with plenty to do and no long queues to do them.
Popular activities in Estonia include bog-shoeing, foraging, kick-sledding and even dog sledding.
“Having never visited Estonia and wanting to explore somewhere new, we couldn’t have been more happy with our choice,” read one review on TripAdvisor.
Adding read: “Cobbled streets and a beautifully preserved history with plenty to see and photograph. It is very easy to just wander the narrow streets looking up and down as you take in the 14th and 15th century architecture.”
Estonia welcomed some four million inbound tourist visits in 2023. While this is a relatively low number compared to other European hotspots, the country is becoming more popular among holidaymakers, as last year it saw approximately 450,600 more visitors than in 2022.