Introducing Hanko
Hanko (Swedish: Hangö), on a long sandy peninsula, blossomed as a spa town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when it was a glamorous retreat for Russian nobles, tsars and artists. The grand seaside villas built by these wealthy summer visitors are now the town's star attraction - locals refer to them as 'the old ladies', as each has been given a woman's name. Many now operate as guesthouses; they are Finland's most unique accommodation and very popular with tourists in summer. The row of restaurants by the marina is a memorable and beautiful spot to eat in summer, with great outdoor tables and intimate interiors.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Tent or cabin?
by allchaos 08 July 2010
Hello everyone! I’m planning to visit South Finland (Tammisaari, Hanko, Turku and archipelago) by cycle at the end of July. I prefer to…
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Re: Discover archipelago
by casamarianne 09 June 2010
I would suggest Finland, and especially the SW part west of Helsinki with Fiskars , Ekenäs (Raseborg) and Hanko as a good starting point.…
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RE: Around Helsinki
by chriskean1 08 November 2009
There are plenty of things to see within a couple of hours' drive of Helsinki. The old capital Turku and nearby seaside town of Naantali…
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