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The Beaches of Espoo
There are over 30 public beaches in the city of Espoo. Here are pictures and other information about all of them. So if're wondering where can you go to swim in Helsinki Region, here you can find some hints.
In the seashore (on continent) | Hanikka | Hyljelahti | Kallvik | Karhusaari | Kivenlahti | Klobben | Matinlahti | Mellsten (Haukilahti) | Suvisaaristo | Toppelund | Tyrskyvuori | Villa Frosterus | Westend
By the lakes | Jupperinranta | Kattilajärvi | Laaksolahti | Lippajärvi | Luukki | Northern Kaitalampi | Northern Myllyjärvi | Myllyjärvi | Odilampi | Oittaa | Ruisjärvi | Saarijärvi | Siikajärvi | Sorvalampi | Southern Kaitalampi | Velskola | Vilniemi
In islands in the sea | Diksand | Gåsgrund | Iso Vasikkasaari | Rövaren | Stora Herrö | Varsasaari
Unofficial swimming places | Amfi of Kivenlahti | Hannusjärvi | Kolmperä | Nuottalahti | Nuottaniemi | Ruuhijärvis eastern side | Ruuhijärvis western side | "Surfing" beach in Jupperi
The Beaches of Espoo: Laaksolahti
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.
The Beaches of Espoo: Kivenlahti
Kivenlahti Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Espoo. It is located in a peaceful area right next to residential buildings. The beach is also close to my heart, as I spent a month here working as a lifeguard in my distant Baywatch youth.
The Beaches of Espoo: Stora Herrö
Depending on the interpretation, there are two or three beaches on Stora Herrö outdoor island. The southeast beaches have barbecue shelters and toilets, and sand is reportedly brought here regularly.
The Swimming Places of Espoo: Jupperi's "surfing beach"
In Jupperi, on the shore of Pitkäjärvi, there is a swimming spot called Surf Beach. It offers a pier, grass to lounge on, and a small parking area. In winter, you can enjoy ice swimming here.
The Beaches of Espoo: Ruuhijärvi's western side
Nuuksio is amazing, but it can sometimes be difficult to find a spot where you can swim easily. One great place is on the southern shore of Ruuhijärvi. You can swim in the clear lake from this spot popular with scouts.
The Beaches of Espoo: Ruuhijärvi's eastern side swimming place
In Nuuksio, on the eastern shore at the end of Ruuhijärvi, there is a small natural sandy beach. The evening sun hits the beach beautifully. The water in Ruuhijärvi is often very clean, and at this shallow sandy beach, it is also warm.
The Beaches of Espoo: Vilniemi
Vilniemi Beach is located in central Espoo on the western shore of Lippajärvi, in the Lippajärvi district. A small but well-maintained sandy beach deepens gradually. On the other side of the shore, you can see Lippajärvi Beach.
The swimming places of Espoo: Kolmperä
Espoo's Kolmperä has a nice, small swimming spot. The water is clear, and there's a bit of sandy bottom next to the pier.
The Beaches of Espoo: Northern Myllyjärvi
Pohjoinen Myllyjärvi is located in Lahnus, northern Espoo. The small lake is partly a nature reserve.
The Beaches of Espoo: Kallvik
Kallvik beach is located on the shore of Espoonlahti, next to the Saunalahti residential area. The beach faces directly west, so the evening sun shines here for a long time.
The Beaches of Espoo: Luukki
Luukki Beach is located in the Luukkaa outdoor area in North Espoo. Although it is in Espoo, it is actually part of the Helsinkis outdoor area.
The Beaches of Espoo: Nuottalahti
On Nouttalahti you can find a small, unofficial beach on the seashore. Espoos 40 kilometres long seashore walkway goes through this beach.
The swimming places of Espoo: Small swimming place of Hannusjärvi
Hannusjärvi is a small lake on southern parts of Espoo. The isn't an official beach there. But on the western side of the lake there is a small pier that local use.
The Beaches of Espoo: Varsasaari
Just outside the continen, neasby Wested, there is a small island named Varsasaari. It is an outdor island full of small cottages. The island is owned by the city of Helsinki (even though it is in Espoo).
The Beaches of Espoo: Gåsgrund
Welcome to maybe Espoos archipelagos most beautiful island. Gåsgrundet is on the outer circle of the archipelago. It is an rocky island, but on the northwest shore there are two small beaches.
The Beaches of Espoo: Odilampi
Odilampi's small beach is located in Kalajärvi, right on the border with Vantaa. The idyllic beach is peacefully situated in the middle of the forest.
The Beaches of Espoo: Klobben
The Klobben beach is at the Klobben peninsula is situated in Soukanranta, south of Laurinlahti in Espoo. The beach is charming and almost quiet place in otherwise quite populated Southern Espoo.
The Beaches of Espoo: Tyrskyvuori
The Beaches of Espoo: Mellsten
Mellsten Beach is located in the southern Espoo, Haukilahti. Plenty of people live nearby this popular beach.
The Beaches of Espoo: Diksand
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.
The Beaches of Espoo: Amfi of Kivenlahti
Smalle beach if Kivenlahti is in the middle of quite a big neighborhood in the southern Espoo, by the seaside. The Beach is unofficial, and it actually doesn't even have official name. But the are where it is located is ofted calle Amfi (from amfitheater).
The Beaches of Espoo: Westend
Westend Beach is located in southern Espoo, near Länsiväylä. There is some 4-5 kilometers from here to the center of Helsinki.
The Beaches of Espoo: Toppelund
The Beach of Toppelund a small beach located in Haukilaht, Espoo. There is a more popular beach Mellsten nearby.
The Beaches of Espoo: Rövaren
Welcome to Espoos archipelago. Rövaren is a outdoor island in the Eastern Gulf. It can be reached by archipelago boat from april to august, I think..
The Beaches of Espoo: Velskola
The Beach of Velskola in Notrhern Espoo. The area is owned and maintaines by the Evangelical Lutheran Parishes of Espoo. I understand that the beach is a "semi-public".
The Beaches of Espoo: Saarijärvi
The Beach of Saarijärvi is located in Northern Espoo, near the border of Vihti. The lake is shallow with a sandy bottom, so it fit to splash around.
The Beaches of Espoo: Ruispelto
The Beach of Ruispelto is on the north shore of Lake Pitkäjärvi. The beach is small but idyllic. This beach is not well known, and it's used mainly people who live nearby.
The Beaches of Espoo: Oittaa
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.
The Beaches of Espoo: Nuottaniemi swimming place
There isn't actually a swimming beach in Nuottaniemi, but there are three small "sandy spots" from within you can get into the sea. So this is not an official or maintained beach.
The Beaches of Espoo: Matinlahti
Matinlahti beach is located in Matinkylä. The beach is also known as the Beach of Matinkylä. The beach is one of the Finest in Helsinki-region.