Yyteri Beach
One of the finest sandy beaches in all of Finland, Yyteri stretches for several kilometres along the Baltic Sea coast and is a wonderfully wild and beautiful place to play and explore.
Pori is a warm and welcoming city on Finland’s western coast, where a wide river meets the sea and centuries of trading history have shaped a place full of character. It has been a busy and important city since the 1500s, and you can feel that proud history in its streets, especially when you spot the stunning neoclassical Town Hall right at the city’s heart, designed by one of Finland’s most celebrated architects.
But Pori is not just about the past — it is wonderfully alive! Every July, the city transforms into one of Europe’s greatest music destinations, when jazz lovers pour in from across the world to celebrate in Kirjurinluoto Park, a beautiful island right in the middle of the river. The energy is electric and totally unforgettable.
Nature lovers will adore Pori too. Just outside the city lies Yyteri, a sweeping wild beach that goes on for kilometres — perfect for adventures along the Baltic coast. Pori really does have something for everyone.
Pori is a historic port city on the west coast of Finland at the mouth of the Kokemäenjoki River and has been an important trading centre since the 16th century.
Pori Jazz Festival, held every July, is one of the biggest and most beloved jazz festivals in all of Europe, drawing hundreds of thousands of music fans to this friendly seaside city every year!
One of the finest sandy beaches in all of Finland, Yyteri stretches for several kilometres along the Baltic Sea coast and is a wonderfully wild and beautiful place to play and explore.
This magnificent neoclassical building at the heart of the city was designed by the famous architect Carl Ludwig Engel and is one of the most elegant town halls in all of Finland.
Recognised as one of the leading contemporary art museums in Finland, this gallery presents exciting and thought-provoking art in a beautiful old warehouse building.
This lovely island park in the middle of the Kokemäenjoki River is the home of the famous Pori Jazz Festival each summer and is a gorgeous green escape right in the city.
The regional museum of Satakunta tells the rich history of Pori and the surrounding area through fascinating collections of everyday objects, art, and local treasures.
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