Pello’s beautiful beaches and lakes
The many lakes within the municipal area of Pello are ideal for swimmers. Pello’s most famous and popular beaches are probably:
The Orhinselän sandbar at Miekojärvi Lake, which was chosen as Finland’s most beautiful natural sand bar. More information HERE
Valkeajärvi beach at the Ritavalkea leisure centre, located about 9 km east of the Pello centre, toward Rovaniemi. More info HERE
Valkeajärvi beach in Pello, next Ritavalkea Mountain resort.
Jolmanputaan Beach is a well-maintained public swimming beach located in the centre of Pello, (address: Hakatie)
Jolmanputaan Beach in the center of Pello
Open water Swimming event “Swin the Arctic Circle”
In addition to salmon fishing, the River Tornio is a good place for swimmers. The open water swimming event Swim the Arctic Circle takes place in Pello and attracts swimmers from all over the far north to the village of Juoksenki, where participants race across the national border in July.
Further information about the open water swimming event SWIMAC: www.swimac.eu
