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Vepsä Island

Vepsä island is a beautiful island in the Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of Airisto. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go for a walk, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island's own café-restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cosy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three close-by islands – Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä – are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors.

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Getting there: One hour ferry trip from Turku, ferry leaves from river Aura.
Hours: Open during the summer season only, from 1 June to 31 August
Price: Return ticket for the ferry €16/6. Cabin €55–90/night, tent site €5/person.
Website: vepsa.fi (opens in a new tab)

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Sea kayaking
Aavameri
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Jun–Aug: Mon 10:30, Fri 17:00 (Puutori 10:00/16:30), by agreement other days throughout the yearEvening tour €65; day tour €110/person; child reductions for 8–12 and 13–15 years old; rental: first day €60
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Honkapirtti
East Karelian-style large cabin, since decades a stopping point for people enjoying the nature on the island. Unpretentious lunch consisting of traditional pea soup and delicious pancakes. Its coffee table also has a range of traditional delicacies, cakes and pies.
Mon–Fri 11:00–17:00, Sat Sun 10:00–17:00
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