Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
During July and early August, a popular weekend cruise runs to Katanpää Fort Island
Sunday.
Sleeping
Santtioranta Camping
CAMPGROUND
( 02-842-3862;
www.santtionranta-camping.fi
;Kalalokkikuja 14;tent sites €14 plus per person €4,
2-/4-person cabins €45/60; Jun-early Sep)
This peaceful beachside campground is 1.5km northwest of the town centre. Simple cabins
(linen extra €8) have kitchens with hotplates and fridge. You can hire bikes, rowboats and
canoes (each €3/20 per hour/day) to explore the area.
Hotelli Aquarius
HOTEL
( 02-841-3123;
www.hotelliaquarius.fi
;Kullervontie 11;s/d/ste incl breakfast & sauna €115/135/205;
)
Set in a park on the edge of town, this large hotel caters to business travellers, so there are
bargains on weekends when prices drop. Most rooms have sea views; facilities include
tennis courts and a pool.
Eating
The converted red shop-houses just south of the bridge contain appealing riverside bar-res-
taurants to enjoy a beer when the sun's out.
Pakkahuone Café
CAFE
( 044-712-3500;
www.vierasvenesatama.fi
;
Pakkahuoneentori 2;dishes €2.50-8, mains €12-14.50;
8.30am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9am-8pm Sun May, 8.30am-10pm daily Jun-early Aug, 8.30am-8pm daily
early Aug-Sep)
The guest-harbour cafe serves coffee, homemade doughnuts, salads and fish and chips to
customers gazing at the traditional and gleaming-new yachts. Around the corner, the quay-
side terraced bar opens until late and occasionally hosts live music.
