Farstad beach

Farstad is a popular beach to the north of Alesund, Norway. The water is shallow, the sand is nice, so the place is rather crowded in August. In addition, it's not far from the Atlantic road, so you should not miss this wonderful spot. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 62.98279, 7.153118

Hotels [edit]

Rooms' fares in the hotels of Farstad start from US$150 per night. There are also many amenities for those travelling by car with their tent.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Alesund international airport (AES). Next get by car.

When to go [edit]

The best time to relax on Farstad beach is August. But anyway it's very cold, so the swimming is not for everybody. Moreover, the weather often changes from sun to rain and back.

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