One of the most idyllic beaches in Helsinki can be found in Pirkkola. In the middle of the sports park and outdoor area is "Plotti". It is nice swimming pond with clear water

The Aurinkolahti beach in Vuosaari is one of the finest beaches in Helsinki, the capital region and Finland, and is nicely connected to the Aurinkolahti residential area. Vuosaari is located in the eastern parts of Helsinki.

Mustikkamaa is one of my favourite streets in Helsinki. A large and well-equipped beach is right next to the city centre. But a trip through Kulosaari to the archipelago forcibly "breaks away from everyday life". Nowadays, you can also get to Mustikkamaa via the new "Isoisänsilta" bridge..

Oittaa nature trail is a part of Oittaa outdoor recreational area. The one and a half kilometer long trail runs mostly through Oittaa stream valley nature reserve.

The nature trail at Villa Elfvik is a beautiful route in Espoo's Laajalahti nature reserve. The actual circular route is probably not much longer than a few kilometers, but there are some great routes heading south towards Otaniemi.

Hanikka nature trail is perhaps the most versatile of Espoo's nature trails. The five-kilometer route features seashores, rocks and hills, forests, and duckboards.

The beach of Laaksolahti is located on the shoores of Pitkäjärvi. The beach looks small, but is surprisingly big. There is a a volleyball court, basketball arena, childrens playground and other services nearby.

Mellsten Beach is located in the southern Espoo, Haukilahti. Plenty of people live nearby this popular beach.

Pentala is one the islands of Espoo's Archipelago. In the southeastern shore of the island is  beach called Diksand. The beach is in a natural state.

Northern Myllyjärvi is located in Lahnus, Northern Espoo, Finland. A small lake is partly a nature reserve.

The Beach of Oittaa is located on the shores of Lake Bodom. The beach is suitable for families with children as it deepens gradually. Actually Oittaa has actually two seperate beaches. Oittaa is the most popular beach in Espoo, and one of the "top beaches" in Helsinki region.

On the seaside of Espoo's Suvisaaristo, there is a small beach in a beautiful location amidst the forest. Suvisaaristo is in english Summer Islands.

Since I've taken pictures from all the beaches of my hometown Espoo, a hasty person might think that I am disregarding the other beaches. Sometimes, I may get bored and go for a swim instance for the Piraeus. Piraeus is the neighboring city of Athens, in a sense, therefore, similar to what Espoo is to Helsinki.