Services in Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät area
The best tips for spending your holiday at Kalajoki!
Kalajoki Sand Dunes – What can I do?
Kalajoki is a versatile travel destination offering experiences for nature lovers, active adventurers, and food enthusiasts. Kalajoki changes with the seasons, ensuring there’s something to experience every day of the year!
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Restaurants – Indulge by the sea
The Kalajoki area offers a wide range of restaurants, cafés, and local dining experiences. Whether you want to enjoy a fine dining evening or grab a quick pizza to take back to your vacation apartment, both are easily accessible! Explore the options and find your favorite among these selections:
Hiekka Booking recommends:
- Irish Gastropub Sandy Kelt offers delicious food and authentic Celtic vibes all year round! Stop by for a pint and enjoy the atmosphere created by live music, or come with the whole family to indulge in great meals right at the heart of the Sand Dunes.
- Beach Bar Surffari serves guests at the Kalajoki camping area from early June until the end of August. At Surffari, you can experience the true beach vibe on the northern “Kalafornian” coast!
- Restaurant Välke, located within Hotel Santa’s Sani, is a stunning seaside restaurant offering fresh flavors made from local ingredients. You can also enjoy their buffet breakfast, even if you’re not staying at the hotel!
- Restaurant Lokkilinna boasts an amazing sea view over the sandy beach. The restaurant also serves a buffet lunch throughout the summer!
- Cafe BeachRosé is located at the heart of the Sand Dunes, near Hilmankuja. With a sea view, delicious homemade cakes and pastries, and a glass of bubbly, it’s the perfect place to unwind. The café is open throughout the summer and other seasonal periods.
- Restaurant Shangri-la offers Asian culinary experiences year-round. Here you can enjoy a buffet of delicious Chinese dishes and sushi, or order à la carte meals to take with you. Shangri-la is located on Hilmankuja.
Local finds
Looking for authentic Kalajoki souvenirs? Head to these spots, and you’ll find something truly local to remember your holiday by!
- Lifestyle Shop Aito by Pisa Design: This is where you’ll find genuine Kalajoki products! The Aito Shop’s brick-and-mortar store is located in Ostoskylä Loisto and is definitely worth a visit.
- Keramiikka Iso-Pahkala: A long-established family business in Kalajoki, specializing in high-fired stoneware ceramics. The ceramic workshop also has a factory store where you can find famous ceramic lighthouses! The workshop is located along Highway 8, just a few kilometers from the Sand Dunes towards the town center.
- Shop by Tiina: A charming boutique next to the BeachRosé café, right in the heart of the Sand Dunes. In this shop, you’ll find unique jewelry, eco-friendly cleaning products, women’s clothing, and local souvenirs.
Activities – Things to do for all ages
Kalajoki offers a wide range of activities, no matter the weather or season. Whether you’re drawn to the sea or are more of a land lover, there’s something for everyone. Here are some examples:
- Spa SaniFani provides tropical warmth all year round. Take a dip in the wild river, relax in the steam sauna, or pamper yourself with various treatments and massages at Day Spa Sun.
- Beach Horse Stable offers a unique horseback riding experience in the Kalajoki Sand Dunes. You can book a traditional riding lesson or explore the stunning landscapes of the Sand Dunes on horseback. The stable also offers beach rides!
- The Sand Dune area features a variety of hiking trails, which can be explored on fat bikes, on foot, or even while skiing. Trail maps and current information on ski tracks are available by clicking here.
- SeaKalajoki will take you by boat to explore the unique Maakalla Island, located just off the Sand Dunes, or, if you prefer, enjoy the beautiful archipelago of the Rahja Islands.
- Safari House offers year-round adventures, including rentals for various types of bikes, skis, and more. They also organize group activities such as snowmobile safaris and team-building activities. In the summer, you’ll also find a children’s traffic park and a real karting track right on site!
Getting around in Kalajoki
Kalajoki is conveniently located along Highway 8, making it easily accessible whether you’re coming from the south, north, or east. While Kalajoki doesn’t have its own train station, you can easily reach the area by bus from the train stations in Kokkola or Ylivieska, with buses heading to either Kalajoki town center or directly to Hiekkasärkät.
The distances within the Hiekkasärkkien area are short, and all local services are within just a few kilometers. This makes it easy to get around the area on foot or by bike. During the summer months, electric scooters are available, offering a convenient and eco-friendly way to move around the area, even reaching the town center!
