Beaches
There are lifeguards present in Ekvalla, Ispoinen, and Saaronniemi beaches during schools' summer vacation (4th Jun - 7th Aug 2020) every day between 11.00 and 18.00 (lifeguards have a lunch break from 13.30 to 14.00).
| Beach | Water °C (date) | Test results | Att! | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekvalla | 21,7 (15/8/22) | 25/8/22 Small amounts of blue-green algae | ||
| Ispoinen | 21,1 (15/8/22) |
| 25/8/22 No blue-green algae | |
| Brinkhall | 20,5 (27/7/22) | 23/8/22 No blue-green algae | ||
| Maaria | 21,3 (27/7/22) | 23/8/22 No blue-green algae | ||
| Saaronniemi* | 21,5 (15/8/22) | 24/8/22 Small amounts of blue-green algae | ||
*NOTE! The Saaronniemi beach is cared for by the Turku Tourism Service Centre.
There are also public beaches in the outdoor recreation islands of Maisaari, Pähkinäinen and Vepsä, as well as on the Pyhäjärvi beach in Kalikka. Brinkhall and Maaria beaches are freshwater beaches.
In Saaronniemi there is a beach where dogs are allowed.
You can see the list of all beaches in Turku. Click on the name of a beach and then "Show more" to see all the information about the beach.
Blue-green algae or cyanobacteria
Blue-green algae or cyanobacteria (THL)
Waterprofiles
Waterprofile Ekvalla (in Finnish)
Waterprofile Ispoinen (in Finnish)
Waterprofile Saaronniemi (in Finnish)
Places
Changing huts, toilets. No lifeguard.
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Accessible beach. Changing rooms, toilets, showers, a kiosk, gaming and exercise equipment, a playing field, outdoor gym.
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Changing huts, toilets, sauna, a kiosk, playing equipment for kids. Life guard.
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Fees
Changing huts, toilets. No lifeguard.
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Changing huts, toilets, sauna.
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The beach is located on an island.
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Changing huts, toilets, showers, sauna. Lifeguard.
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Turku City Recreational Island. The island has a safe swimming beach, mini-golf course, a cafe-restaurant, as well as saunas, boats and canoes to hire.