Sun bathing during summer and swimming is the most enjoyed time pass in Finland. People crowd the many beaches during day time and engage in swimming, water sports, land games and the just lounge around. The beaches in Finland are well maintained with clear blue waters. Some of the must visit Finnish beaches are listed below.
Hietaniemi beach in Helsinki is the most popular beach in Finland. It is a true tourist spot with teeming kids and families. The beach has sun beds, arcade games, slot games, tiny shop and ice cream corners.
Another beach in Helsinki is the Suomenlinna beach. The beach has a fortress by the same name and is worth a watch. You can spend a day peacefully at this island beach. Getting there is easy through a ferry.
The Yyteri beach in Pori is towards the western coast of Finland. The beach is always hustling with people playing volleyball, golf or just basking away in the sun. The beach has one part as a nude beach. Nude beaches are very common in Finland with the country having loose nudism laws. The popular nude beaches in Finland are Pihlajasaari Island Beach in Helsinki and Seurasaari beach.
The Alan Island is a rocky beach area with a whole lot of surrounding islands. The area is great for photography with its cliffs and wooden areas.
Most of the beaches in Finland are equipped with swimming facilities and safety concerns for families and kids. They usually have small cafes and ice cream parlors. The beaches here are the best for family vacation for playing a few rounds of volley ball with your family or joining kids on sand. The beaches usually have shopping areas nearby for the ladies in the group. Most of the beaches also have ice swimming and fishing areas. Reaching the green islands has been made easier with the frequent ferry boats.