at the end of the 19th century, doctors began to talk about the benefits of fresh air and seaside. for the treatment of all kinds of delicate diseases, it was prescribed to visit resorts, and in warm weather bathing in sea was recommended as well. 110 years ago in estonia men and women mostly bathed separately - good manners did not favour mixed bathing or men and women in swimwear spending time together on the beach. in order for the seawater to take therapeutic effect, doctors recommended bathing naked. at the beginning of the 20th century, swimwear was used more often than before, but nudity still remained common.

in kernu manor spa, the golden ladies will greet you in 1920s-style haute couture swimsuits.