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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.
The Kallankari Islands are two islands, Maakalla and Ulkokalla, located on the Bothnian Bay in North Ostrobothnia, Finland. It is officially part of the town of Kalajoki and is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from the mainland.
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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.
A sand beach of a few kilometres. A popular holiday destination near Kalajoki.
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.
A water theme park open in summer only.
Kylpylä SaniFani
Tropical pool and flowing river, hot tubs, hydromassage showers, play pool, water slide, cold well, Turkish steam bath.
Art made out of glass. You can see and buy artworks.