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scenic, fun, good food, seaside
Con
not really...somewhat expensive during the tennis weeks
In a nutshell
Views, water and wild nightlife
Sjalen Says: I will long count my visit to Torekov as one of the nicest days in my life. Sure, I had good company (the family) and gorgeous weather, but I must still put a lot of it down to the cosiness of this very special village. A former fishing village, it has grown since it is now...
Sjalen Says: Amongst the most famous gardens in Sweden, Norrviken is only a few kilometres west of Båstad itself and one of the main attractions of the town. Not only the garden itself but also the many sculptures in it make people flock here from spring onwards.
Sjalen Says: If you have at least half a day to spare and want an unusual nature experience, head for this island. The boats take you to a part of the island where you can have a look at the peculiar swamp forest and where there is a beach to swim at and a cafe summertime. The island is...
Sjalen Says: Like Kullaberg on the peninsula just south of this one, the scenery on the northern tip is one of fascinating pink cliffs and just like there, it has become a nature reserve. To be ctd.
doogienj Says: If you never played tennis on red clay before. This is the time and place to do it. The large proshop has everything you need, and more.Wear shoes and socks you don't mind looking brown/reddish after you play.
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Kattviks Kiosk: Waffles and seaview
Sjalen Says: The tiny village of Kattvik north of Båstad is mainly known for being where Richard Gere had a fling with a local some years ago with paparazzi in every bush. Today, the main attraction is the little kiosk and cafe above the harbour. Not the cheapest of cafes but then it...
Hemmeslövs Herrgård: Christmas Feast the swedish style!
Cogee Says: Plenty of places offer the traditional Swedish Christmas Smörgåsbord but this is a bit special cus it's the only one where my family got together a few weeks before christmas itself. If you want the big show you go to Hasses Lada further out on the peninsula but if you want...
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Jammed packed during the tennis week in July, closed for most of the winter with the exception of a few theme partys such as a
summer-, winter, Easter and Christmas Day partys.
The only negative with Pepes would be the lines on certain days with a somewhat unfair selection of people who get in or not. Ok... I can hear you -You're just angry cus you didn't get in... I've been on both ends.
Written Nov 4, 2004
Address: Hamngatan 5
Phone: +46 (0)431-36 91 69
Website: www.pepesbodega.se
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Båstad is a challenge if you keep going up and down the Halland Ridge as a cyclist. There is no way to avoid the ridge completely, but it is nevertheless a great way to go around the Bjäre peninsula and take in the countryside, smell the sea and so on. If you WANT to bike in a hilly landscape, stick to the area south and east of Båstad where the ridge is higher. Once you've tackled a long hill, you usually have long flat parts and all those up hills make for great downhills :) The southern part of the peninsula is much flatter than the northern. You can bring bikes on the train to Båstad (from Lund/Malmö!) if you want to bring your own but you can also rent.
Written Sep 10, 2005
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The local farmers have their waggons along the road so anyone can stop and buy a sack of potatoes or some vegetables. It is all based on a system of trust as you pay in a box.
Written Sep 10, 2005
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Hovs Hallar and some other parts of the northern peninsula is a place where young children should not be left along for one second. No real climbing as long as you stick to the path but when you DON'T...
Written Sep 10, 2005
Sjalen Says: The Bjäre peninsula is littered with ancient burial mounds. The largest one is just south of Torekov along the sea but there are plenty of others which a good map with heritage signs will show you. If you haven't got a map, you will still see them everywhere in fields as you...
Sjalen Says: Gröthögarna is an amazing collection of seven low burial mounds in a nature reserve next to the sea. You find them just north of Torekov golf course. The nature reserve itself is quite nice with seaside views and sometimes grazing cows.
doogienj Says: Most people that visit Bastad never drive further out on the Peninsula. I would strongly suggest to do so. It will show some amazing Swedish landscape. Follow the signs to Hovs Hallar. It feels like you're at the tip of the peninsula, which you aren't. This place consists of...
Sjalen Says: The whole peninsula has plenty of beaches even if they don't belong to the longest in Scania. Båstad itself has a beach as does Torekov and the southern coast of Bjäre is full of a mix of beaches and nature reserves.
Sjalen Says: As with the rest of Scania, this is an equestrian landscape and you can go riding (with or without included picnic) in the countryside from several villages. In the hills above Kattvik, an Irishman has his trekking centre which is one of the most famous but there are also...
Sjalen Says: Swedish Open takes place every July when Båstad is suddenly filled with international tennis stars and their fans. Book your accommodation well in advance if you intend to visit during this time and the weeks around it. There are also other tennis tournaments here such as...
Cogee Says: For a week in July every year you can see the tennis elite fight for first place in the Swedish Open. You can never really rely to much on the Swedish weather. Some years it's clear blue skies, others it rains alot. Games are re -scheduled when it's too bad.... a rainproof...
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The Bjäre Peninsula is a fantastic slice of southern Sweden and Båstad is its hub. Locals fondly call it Sweden's Tuscany and whilst that might be an over statement it's not that far off. The...
Sleepy summer town wakes up with some tennis
Båstad is a small village on the west coast. It's about a 2 hour drive from Gothenburg and I think it's about the same to Malmö. There's about 14 000 people living in the Båstad "county" and in the...
If you are in the southwest part of Sweden, Bastad is a must stop on your journey. The small town is located on the water. It's residents and demographic is upscale. There is a marina for the ones...
Before you read this you must be aware of that I loooove this small, beutiful, charming sea town. I have spent most summers and some winterholidays there. B?stad have it all, peace, seagulls, the...
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