The biggest Estonian island is called Saaremaa. It is so large that it has its own small airport, forests, windmills, and beaches. People on Saaremaa have lived there for thousands of years and have developed their own local customs, foods, and even a slightly different accent.
The second-largest island, Hiiumaa, is famous for its peaceful forests, lighthouses, and juniper meadows - open grassy areas dotted with spiky juniper bushes that look a little like tiny Christmas trees. Hiiumaa is so quiet that the night sky there is wonderfully dark and full of stars.
Many of the smaller islands can only be reached by ferry boat or, in very cold winters, by driving across the frozen sea on marked ice roads. These ice roads are officially counted as national highways in Estonia - which makes them some of the most unusual roads on Earth.
Island life in Estonia moves at a gentle pace. People fish, keep sheep, and grow their own food. Seals and seabirds are common visitors to the rocky shores. In summer, the islands get very light - the sun barely sets and you can read a book outside at midnight.