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Norway is known for its moving fjords and snow-covered arctic landscapes.
but the cold The Scandinavian country keeps a secret: it is home to some of the most spectacular beaches in the world, some of which look like they belong in the Caribbean.
Skeptical?
Scroll down and delight in the evidence: images of some of the choicest beaches Norway has to offer, from one described as “a piece of paradise” to a stretch of sand that “looks like it’s on the edge of the Earth.” ‘.
You’re sure to spark wanderlust as you explore a coastline second in length only to Canada’s, which stretches for 63,000 miles (101,000 km).
That’s enough time to circle the world two and a half times.
Scroll down to see stunning photos that will leave you wanting to discover more…
The island of Sommaroy (foreground), in northern Norway, is home to a small fishing village and, according to Visit Tromsois “known for its beautiful beaches and opportunities for outdoor activities.” Sommaroy translates as “Summer Island” as it has historically only been visited during the summer. It is connected by a bridge to the island of Hillesoya (in the center, with the rounded hill) in one direction and to the island of Kvaloya and the rest of Norway by another bridge.
Shown above is a striking beach on Bear Island, located in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
Bleik Beach, on the island of Andoya, in the Vesteralen archipelago, “is one of the longest and most spectacular beaches in Norway,” says Visit Vesteralenwhich adds: “With its white sands and endless dunes, it is more reminiscent of a tropical paradise than an arctic landscape.”
Haukland Beach on Norway’s Lofoten Islands is so special that it is on Lonely Planet’s list of the 100 best beaches in the world. The guide described the place as “a blinding stretch of luscious sand,” adding, “Actually, the sea doesn’t get hotter than 59°F (15°C) and that’s in August, but the spectacular natural setting still makes it one of the most incredible places.” Beautiful places among the thousands of beaches in Norway.
Kvalvika beach is “one of the most impressive places on the Lofoten Islands”, says Visit Norwaywho also comments that “it seems like it could be at the end of the world.” Visitors will witness “turquoise waves crashing on the sand and steep rock walls rising into the clouds.”
The beach in the village of Unstad is the “most well-known surf spot in Lofoten”, according to Visit Lofotenwhich describes the place as “flanked by a right and left pointbreak” and with a stony bottom. Furthermore, as this image shows, it is a striking place.
Bunes Beach is one of the “most beautiful beaches” on the Lofoten Islands, according to Visit Lofoten. The tourist office notes that it can only be reached by boat and adds: “The beach faces the open sea, surrounded on each side by the Helvetestinden and Storskiva mountains.”
Ramberg Beach is a ‘real gem’ on the Lofoten Islands, says Visit Lofotenwhich notes that it is “easy to access from the road”, with numerous hiking trails nearby.
Here is Eggum beach. This stretch of sand on the Lofoten Islands is described by a travel blogger ‘The smooth escape’ like a ‘little piece of paradise’ with ‘hardly any visitors’
Solá Beach It is near Stavanger in southern Norway and is a popular place for families. Norwegian air says: ‘With fine, golden sands stretching for 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) and sloping gently into shallow waters, Sola Beach (also known as Solastranden) is an ideal holiday spot for families. Even on the busiest days there is plenty of room to relax’
Mjelle Beach in northern Norway is famous for its red sand, caused by minerals, specifically garnet particles, from the rocks on the beach. Visit Bodo says: “The red sand beach of Mjelle is a stunning location and perhaps the most romantic spot for midnight sunbathing in northern Norway.”
This winding road leads to the beautiful Hoddevik beach, a “true surfer’s paradise,” it says. Norwegian air. The team says it’s “rarely crowded” and has “soft white sand, clear blue waters and towering cliffs on both sides of the bay” with “views stretching out over the North Atlantic Ocean.”