Holidaymakers looking for activity breaks in Europe have been urged to consider an Estonian vacation.

While capital city Tallinn is already making a name for itself in international tourism, director of Enterprise Estonia Egert Anslann insists the rest of the country also has something to offer for adventurous travellers.

Kayaking, canoeing, skiing, cycling, fishing and golf remain among the biggest draws outside the cities.

In addition, a burgeoning spa business means R&R holidays in the eastern European country are also on the rise, with excellent service and treatments offered at lower prices than neighbouring Scandinavian counterparts.

Mr Anslann adds: "Summer is the best time to come as we have concerts and a midsummer festival, which is not celebrated in the UK. We have big fires, eat, drink and dance!"

Estonia lies in the Baltic Sea below Finland, with Tallinn situated just 40 miles south of Helsinki across the Gulf of Finland.