Åkrasanden

Beach chairs at Åkrasanden.

Åkrasanden, locally also known as Sandane, is a beach area located near Åkrehamn on the island of Karmøy in Rogaland, Norway.[1] It is the largest continuous stretch of beach in Karmøy municipality. Åkrasanden has repeatedly been ranked among Norway's finest beaches, including by the newspaper Dagbladet and the website Klikk.no.[2]

Beaches and location

The coastline comprises seven to eight distinct beaches, each with its own name, ranging from Kaiasanden in the north to Liknessanden in the south. In everyday usage, the name Åkrasanden often refers specifically to the stretch between the Red Cross building and Medhaugshammeren. A nature and cultural heritage trail links Åkrasanden with Stavasanden and Hop near Ferkingstad, about 2–3 kilometers farther south.[3]

Facilities and use

Åkrasanden is a popular destination for outdoor recreation year-round. In summer, the beaches are used for activities such as beach volleyball and windsurfing. The area is equipped with restroom facilities, and accessibility improvements for wheelchair users are in place during the summer season.[4] Colorful chairs have also been installed for visitors.

Environmental certification

The beach is certified with the Blue Flag eco-label,[5] an international award recognizing high standards in water quality, safety, environmental education, and accessibility.[2] Åkrasanden is one of 17 beaches in Norway that meet the criteria for Blue Flag status.[6] The beach and its waters also comply with the requirements of the EU Bathing Water Directive.[7]

References

  1. ^ Hesseberg, Karen (May 15, 2018). "Syden på Sandane". Karmøynytt (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Buzzi, Kirsten M. (July 8, 2015). "Dagbladet mener dette er Norges fineste badestrand". Dagbladet (in Norwegian). Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "Om Åkrasanden". Åkrehamn Vekst (in Norwegian). June 6, 2018. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "Åkrasanden". visitnorway.no (in Norwegian). September 15, 2021. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020. Åkrasanden har toalett og er tilrettelagt for rullestol i sommersesong.
  5. ^ Knudsen, Ine Rossebø (April 17, 2018). "Blått flagg for Åkrasanden". Haugesunds Avis (in Norwegian). Retrieved May 7, 2020. Blått flagg for Åkrasanden er et kvalitetsstempel for den flotte stranden, tilrettelegging for alle, med universell standard på toaletter, kyststien, og informasjon om natur- og friluftskvaliteter. Det er viktig for markeringsføringen av Karmøy, regionen, og for alle de som bruker dette området hele året, skriver daglig leder i Friluftsrådet Vest Oddvin Øvernes i en pressemelding.
  6. ^ Langset, Mona (April 15, 2020). "Gled deg til sommeren: Her er 15 fine strender i Norge". Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Brekke, Anders (May 4, 2023). "To Karmøy-strender får internasjonalt kvalitetsstempel: – Et nåløye". Haugesunds Avis (in Norwegian). Retrieved July 7, 2025.
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