Swimming spots in Pyhäjoki

Pyhäluoto Beach
The sandy-bottom beach of Pyhäluoto is an excellent swimming spot, also suitable for children. The smooth rock shores create a stunning landscape. This beach is also popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers.
Address: Pyhäluodontie 144, 86100 Pyhäjoki.

Kultaranta
Kultaranta, located in the village of Parhalahti by the sea, is a “hidden treasure.” This sandy beach can also be reached via a forest road, making it an ideal destination for hikers and mountain bikers. Got gold fever?
Address: Hietakari 3, 86110 Parhalahti.

Swimming Spots in Yppäri village

Yppäri Beach
The over 200-meter-wide sandy beach in Yppäri is located next to the village harbor and is suitable for all ages. Birdwatchers will enjoy the birdwatching tower built at the harbor in 2024.
Address: Pörkäntie 110, 86170 Yppäri.

Elävisluoto
Elävisluoto is a rocky shoreline area, ideal for surfers—even in winter when the sea is still unfrozen. There is also a fishing harbor at Elävisluoto.
Address: Elävisluodontie 24, 86170 Yppäri.

Pylhy and Pöllä Beaches
The swimming spots of Pylhy and Pöllä are located south of Elävisluoto. They are shallow sandy beaches and are also suitable for children.
Addresses:

Pylhy: Elävisluodontie 175, 86170 Yppäri
Pöllä: Pölläntie 114, 86170 Yppäri

Yppäri Merimaja Swimming Area
A road from Yppäri Merimaja leads to a swimming spot, which also has a campfire site for visitors.
Address (Merimaja): Rannanmäentie 70, 86170 Yppäri
Coordinates: N64°24’44.5″ E24°05’50.2″
The road to the beach starts north of the Merimaja.