By the Baltic Sea - a tranquil day on Falsterbo peninsula

A three-day trip to Malmö in June last year marks my sole visit to Sweden thus far. I know that this experience merely scratched the surface of this fascinating and diverse country, but despite the time limit, I didn't want to rush. With this mindset, I chose to dedicate my first full day to visiting the serene beaches on the Falsterbo peninsula, located 30 km south of Malmö.

Accessing Falsterbo from Malmö was straightforward via a double-decker bus boasting a panoramic front window. Traveling within the region was effortless; a mobile application and basic English sufficed.

Malmö train station

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Bicycle parking was the ordinary sight

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After leaving the bus, we only had to walk about 500 meters. The radiant beach, surrounded by dunes and coastal vegetation, stretched for kilometers. At the beginning of the walk, I came across kitesurfers, and I watched their silhouettes being carried by the wind high above the water surface.

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When I sat down on the sand and reached for my camera (which took up a large part of my curry-on luggage), it turned out that I had forgotten the memory card, so I had to take all the photos during the trip using only my phone. At first, I was disappointed, but then I thought that maybe it would be better - I would devote more time to an authentic experience rather than taking endless shots.

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It was a wherever my eyes led me kind of walk, so it's hard to recall the exact route. We left the beach along a side path that led to the golf course, surrounded by wild rose bushes.

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On the way, we passed a historic lighthouse (built in 1796) that was under renovation.

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There are nature reserves in the area, including Måkläppen, which is the oldest in Sweden. On a small sandy and grassy promontory, you can observe many species of birds and even seals. Unfortunately, access to the reserve was limited that day, and I don't remember why. Well, things don't always go according to plan ;)

The day was so beautiful, that I couldn't complain anyway.

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The final part of the walk led along a more "civilized" section of the beach, lined with small beach houses resembling changing rooms.

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And along the sidewalk leading to the town, there were equally colorful but larger houses that looked like blocks. :)

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The town turned out to be an extremely peaceful place, full of charming old houses. So even though I was already hungry and tired, I spent a few more minutes walking. It was only the beginning of June, and I believe that in the height of the summer season, these streets are filled with visitors.

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We finally reached a small, atmospheric restaurant where we could rest for a while. There was a bus stop right next to it. Having some experience with public transport in Poland, especially in the provinces, we left for the bus much earlier. It arrived on time :)

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What impressions do I have after a day spent on the Falsterbo?

It was a wonderful day, spent actively but without rushing - just the way I like it. The area closely resembled Polish beaches, but that's no wonder - it's the same Baltic Sea, at a similar latitude :) Perhaps that's why I felt so relaxed.

This was my general feeling during my entire stay in Malmö - I felt at home and safe, and I had no problems navigating the local reality.

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That day, we returned early enough that, after a short rest at the hotel, we went for another walk, this time around Malmö. But I'll tell you about it next time.

See you!

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--- Thanks for stopping by! --- @astinmin
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What a beauty of a place. The incredible peninsula, the white of the fine sand leaves total relaxation in every view. Fantastic

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