Jakobstad Region Development Company Concordia Ltd
A beach favored by locals and visitors alike, the beach in Storsand can be found in the village of Monäs in the outskirts of Nykarleby, next to a beautiful archipelago.
The beach in Storsand and the surrounding nearby area is an area frequented by locals and visitors from further away. On a nice, warm summer day you might very well find entire families enjoying the sun and swimming, but also couples and solo travelers. The nature preserve (part of the Natura 2000 program) is also home to a rich variety of birds, beautiful islands and forests. Occassionally, there have been sightings of some rarer birds, like the Bearded Reedling. The dunes on the beach feature pine trees and other vegetation growing on them, and inland from the beach you can find a network of hiking trails and lush spruce forests.
In order to preserve this area, traffic and movement has been steered away from the most vulnerable areas. It is possible to stay the night in e.g. a camper or tent, but please acquaint yourselves with the guidelines (available at the entrance to the area). Parking is available in close vicinity of the beach.
Opening times
The beach is always open for the public. The surrounding nature is beautiful and calm all year round, however, if you feel like going for a swim, summertime is recommended :)
Directions
From the center of Nykarleby, head west on Topeliusesplanden / Topeliuksenpuisto toward route 749. Turn right onto Norra Munsalavägen/Pohjoinen Munsalantie/Route 7270 and continue for approx. 10 km. Turn right onto Hirvlaxvägen / Hirvlaxintie route 7223, continue for 5.6 km, and turn right onto Monäsvägen / Monäsintie, route 7224, and continue for approx. 7 km. Then, turn left onto Storsandsvägen / Storsandintie and after about 4 km you've reached your destination.
Parking
Parking is avilable close to the start of the trail. There is one parking area located near the entrance to the nature preserve and beach, and one a near the barbecue area and pathway to the beach.
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Dagsetapp 6/11 på pilgrimsleden St Olav Ostrobothnia (norra delen, Karleby-Vasa).
If you are looking for a trail featuring sand dunes, salt air and forests of varying age, this trail comes highly recommended. A popular ...
A recommended alternative to the other Storsand trail already present on Outdoor Active. Featuring sand dunes, forests of varying density and a ...

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