Sola beach

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Solastranden is a 2,3 km long beach close to the airport. It is one of the most popular beaches in the Stavanger region, and a well used spot for wind- and watersports. Also, Sola Golfcourse is found just south of the Solastranden beach.

Kiosk and toilets at Sola Strand Hotel, toilets/dressing room also at the south end of the beach. Parking by Sola Strand Hotel and at the south end of the beach.

Traces of WWII structures can be seen in the southern end of the beach.

Access:
With own car or rented car: the beach is only 2 kilometres from Stavanger International Airport and around 15 kilometres from Stavanger and Sandnes.

By bus: From Stavanger Flybussen (airport bus) From Sandnes bus number 42. Note! Nearest bus stop is 1,5 kilometres from the beach. Walking distance around 20 minutes. kolumbus.no for time tables, or Kolumbus travel planner on this page.

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Tania2805
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Clean and full of surfers
Monday, 25th June 2018
In general all beaches in Norway are super clean, this one did not make an exception. The water is almost always too cold to bathe, but surfing conditions are excellent. Read full review
1CheshireGirl
Knutsford, United Kingdom
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Beautiful beach
Monday, 2nd April 2018
This is such a beautiful stretch of beach. Great for a fresh winter walk or a relaxing day in the summer. If you’re in the area, it’s worth a visit. Read full review
Steve L
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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Times Worlds Best Beaches
Monday, 13th November 2017
This was apparently voted one of the worlds best beaches.Don’t think so nice but not as good as Blackpool sands Beach DEVON not the Lancashire one Read full review

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