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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Chris Y
St Albans, United Kingdom
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Solo travel
Very sandy, impressive wartime concrete buildings to the south
Saturday, 21st July 2018
Strolled to the beach from the airport while waiting for a flight. The beach is very long and very, very sandy! Visited on one of the hottest days of Summer and the whole length of beach was sparsely... Read full review
Dave G
Trip Type:
Solo travel
Sunny day at the beach
Monday, 13th August 2018
Overnight stay at the Airport Hotel. Nice sunny day so cycled down to the beach, very clean and sandy. Good for kiteboarding though have to book days in advance! Not much in the way of amenities... Read full review
JohnFromNorway
Tonsberg, Norway
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Solo travel
The perfect sand
Sunday, 14th October 2018
Every time I find time when visiting Rogaland, on a nice day, I go to Sola Beach. Here you find the finest sand, the waves rolling in from the ocean, fresh air and plenty of space. Lay down in the... Read full review

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