Destinations - southwestern archipelago of Finland

Nagu island.

 Nagu sommartorg - Nagu Square market

Nagu Square market place - Sommartorg

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Nagu sommartorg - Square market place

Situated in the town of Parainen - Pargas *). The historical sights in Nagu-Nauvo are the grey stone church from the middle ages and the Gyttja district museum.
The island of Själö is also worth -visiting. Today the Archipelago Research Institute operates from here.

The picturesque wooden church reminds us of the time when the island was a place where lepers used to be banished. Your visit will be enriched by a sales exhibition by a large number of handicraft artists and much more.

Exhibitions!
The Maritime House in Nagu has permanent exhibitions on the ground floor. The upper floor houses new exhibitions with exciting current themes. Read more. => www.pargashembygdsmuseum.fi/nagu-maritimehouse/ 

Nauvo and Gullkrona guest harbours as well as several other natural harbors offer excellent opportunities for boaters during the summer. On Nagu you can take part in fishing and canoe trips, archipelago safaris, and much more adventures offered by the lokal entrepreneurs. 

*) Nauvo island in the town of Parainen - Pargas is the “largest” archipelago town in the world, when five municipalities (Parainen, Nauvo, Korppoo, Houtskari and Iniö) in Finland became one in 1.1.2009. With more than 10 000 islands and islets.

The new pilgrim slider St Olav Waterway - S: t Olofs sjöled - Pyhän Olavin merireitti has obtained certificate as the official Olofsled in the Nordic region on December 6, 2018. The hiking trail is to go through Nagu church which is a St. Olav church. Read more ...

Nauvo Church

Nauvo Church. Kyrkvallen 1, Nauvo - Nagu.
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Maritime house in Nagu

The Maritime house of Nagu 
Address: Kirkkopolku3 Nagu. Phone:
404885679. Read more =>  www.pargashembygdsmuseum.fi/

 

Nagu map

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Nagu Village Kyrkbacken:

Entrepeneurs nearby the Nagu centre village

Visit the island areas included in the Parainen town > PARAINEN > NAGU-NAUVO > KORPPOO > HOUTSKARI > INIÖ

The Island of Parainen

situated in the town of Parainen - Pargas 1*). Limestone has been mined here continuously since the 1300's.  Get acquainted with the district museum, the industrial museum, or the narrow alleways in Gamla Malmen (the old city).

Spend a quiet moment in the sturdy grey stone church. There are round the year services for meetings and holidays.  Coffee shops with an atmosphere, and restaurants guarantee a taste experience.

One guest boat harbour is situated right in the middle of the City. Make a test of Genuine Island Ginger Biscuits. The "Rowlit” music festival and the Pargas-Parainen organ days present international performers.

1*) Parainen island in the town of Parainen - Pargas. Parainen is the “largest” archipelago town in the world , when five municipalities (Parainen, Nauvo, Korppoo, Houtskari and Iniö) in Finland became one in 1.1.2009. With more than 10 000 islands and islets

Pargas Church

Parainen church. Addr: Kyrko-esplanaden 4, Parainen Read more

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Restaurants, Cafes - Accommodation, Hotels, B & B, Shopping - Department Stores - Sports - Training - Health Care - Harbour - Summer Market, etc

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Island of Iniö

Island of Iniö in Southwest Finland

Iniö - situated in the town of Parainen - Pargas 1).

The island of Iniö is an attraction in itself, but you might also visit the Sofia Wilhelmina church, take a stroll in the old picturesque village, as well as go and see the wind mill and saw mill on Åselholm.

Toughness is represented by the wild violet, which with the tufts of chives spreads into the crevices in the rocks.

There are tourist services available: a lunch restaurant, coffee shop, and B & B accommodation. Fishing trips can be arranged.

*). The town of Parainen - Pargas is the “largest” archipelago town in the world , when five municipalities (Parainen, Nauvo, Korppoo, Houtskari and Iniö) in Finland became one in 1.1.2009.

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Lolas Service

Lolas Service - Iniö

Catering. Address: Iniöntie 510, 23390 Iniö (Norrby)

Keistiö stugor / Cottages - Iniö

Keistiö cottages - Iniö.

Address: Keistiön, 23390 Iniö

Leonella - Iniö

Leonella, Iniö

Gastropub i Iniö, Norrby harbour, Iniö

Iniö Lanthandel

Iniö Lanthandel

Address: Norrby, 23390 Iniö,

Erkas Gården - Iniö

Erkas Gården - Iniö

Address: Jumontie 38, 23390 Iniö

Korppoo - Archipelago of Turku

situated in the town of Parainen - Pargas 1*).

Visit Korpo - Turku Archipelago

For centuries Korppoo was situated in the absolute center of the Swedish kingdom. That depended on sea transports.

The Korppoo church, erected in the 14th and 15th centuries, remind us about this.

The numerous sea routes crossing the Korppoo region made up a vital nerve system for the Swedish kingdom. In the course of time it became necessary to have people running pilotage services and beacons. The economical significance of the sea. 

During the period of time when Finland was part of the Russian empire the Korppoo region gained a status of strategic military importance.

1*). The town of Parainen - Pargas is the “largest” archipelago town in the world , when five municipalities (Parainen, Nauvo, Korppoo, Houtskari and Iniö) in Finland became one in 1.1.2009. With more than 10 000 islands and islets.

 

 

 

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The Archipelago Trail:

Hotskari - Houtskär

Houtskär - Skärgårdens karta

*) The town of Parainen - Pargas is the “largest” archipelago town in the world , when five municipalities (Parainen, Nauvo, Korppoo, Houtskari and Iniö) in Finland became one in 1.1.2009.

Island of Houtskari - Houtskär in Southwest Finland 

Houtskär - is situated in the town of Parainen - Pargas *).
 
Houtskari is a combination of forested islands and barren outer skerries. The Jungfruskär group of islands is one of the most beautiful and mysterious in the Archipelago National Park. Alternatively you can enjoy things cultural on Houtskär, visit the district museum and the boat museum. Or you can relax and take it easy and breathe the pure island air.
 
Houtskari offers a wide range of tourist services as restaurants, cottage villages, fishing trips, boat trips, and cultural events. The Näsby guest harbour is centrally located. Another guest harbour will be found on Korsnabb next to the restaurant boat.

Houtskari | Restaurants - Eating out - Hotels - Accommodation 

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Eat & stay - Restaurants, accommodation, hotels, B & B, shopping - Houtskär harbour - summer market, and more...