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Kalajoki is a coastal town of 12,000 (2021) in the Western Oulu region in southern Northern Ostrobothnia. The town is best known for its kilometres-long sand dune area, the Hiekkasärkät, which has been developed as a holiday resort since the 1970s.
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Hiekkasärkät
A sand beach almost like at some holiday destination in the Mediterranean - minus the high-rise hotels and the palms. Several hotels including a spa, cabin village, camping area, 18-hole golf course with range, nature trails with lean-to shelters and campfire sites, horse race track, bird watching towers. Nature information center. Siiponjoki Estuary Nature Reserve.
The old town of Kalajoki. Highlights are the Fishing Museum and the Havula Villa.
Art made out of glass. You can see and buy artworks.
Autonomous fishermen community on the islands Maakalla and Ulkokalla some 18 kilometres off-coast. The village is on Maakalla island, while there is just a lighthouse on the Ulkokalla island. Wooden church built in 1700s. Day trips to the islands are arranged by local entrepreneurs. Camping on the islands is forbidden.
Kotieläinpiha HuliVili
A sand beach of a few kilometres. A popular holiday destination near Kalajoki.
Probably the northernmost beach holiday you'll ever have.
A water theme park open in summer only.
Small maritime nature reserve best experienced with boat or canoe. Several excursion harbors with dry toilets and campfire sites, some even with an open wilderness huts. Camping is allowed on most islands. Pets must be kept on leash all the time. Transport and tours available. The Liminka Bay Visitor Centre in Liminka handles also Rahja. There is an information shelter at Konikarvo Fishing Harbour. A range of businesses provide cruises, transport and guided paddling tours, as well as canoes for independent visits.
Kylpylä SaniFani
Tropical pool and flowing river, hot tubs, hydromassage showers, play pool, water slide, cold well, Turkish steam bath.
A country-style restaurant with the best steaks in town.
Good pizzas and other fast food.
A restaurant and bar with a view over the dunes.
A night club with karaoke and live music.
Camping area next to the sand dunes. If you don't have a trailer, RV or tent, they have cottage accommodation too.
Large caravan camping. Tent area. Cabins not in use as of 2021. Boat jetty. Beach, barbecue sites, laundry. Nature path, bird observation tower. Silence 23:00–07:00.
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