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A group of islands which have been pastured for centuries, creating an open landscape which is a popular breeding space for several different bird species. Most of the area is protected as a natural reserve.
Vendelsöarna is an archipelago and a nature reserve in Varberg Municipality, Sweden, near the border with Kungsbacka Municipality. The reserve consists of the northern part of the main island Vendelsö and the surrounding islands Brattö, Norstön, Kidholmen, and Älmö. There are two other islands in the archipelago, Ustö and Knarrskär, but they are not included in the reserve. The protected area has an area of 563 hectares, of which 128 hectares are land. It was established in 2002.
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Weather Islands
A part of the archipelago designated a natural reserve, with a large colony of seals. The local inn offer food and accommodation.
Kosteröarna
One of the sunniest places in Sweden with long sand beaches. It consequently doesn't come as a surprise that Koster Islands is a well-visited tourist hotspot with plenty of bars, restaurants and hotels. Kosterhavet National Park was the first marine national park in Sweden. The area’s brackish water and mild climate is popular among many rare species of animals and plants, including one of only two coral reefs in Sweden.