Water Recreation
They say that Finland is the land of a thousand lakes and Posio is no exception: There are about 3000 lakes and ponds in the area, and also many rivers. Therefore Posio is a dream destination for those who enjoy spending time on
waterways and shores.
You can enjoy the "Lapland's Riviera", the long sand beaches of Livojärvi by sunbathing or swimming in the clean, cooling waters. You can explore the vast waterways by boat or canoe and row or paddle in the peaceful and pictoresque surroundings of Posio. You can also take a fishing rod with you, if you are craving for the great catches and delicious fish dishes.
The biggest lakes in Posio are
Yli-Kitka,
Livojärvi and
Suolijärvet. The longest river is
Livojoki which begins its flows from the lake Livojärvi. All those waterways give excellent possibilities for boating and canoing. There are marked boating routes in the
Kitka lakes and Posiojärvi lake, so it is safe to paddle or row in the vast waters without the fear of getting lost.
In Posio you can rent a boat, canoe or kayak from
Himmerki Holiday Village,
Kirikeskus Hotel and
Aneen Loma Holiday Village. Posio tourist information also helps you to find the right equipment and services for water recreation. There are numerous places all over Posio where you launch your boat to the waters. One option is at the Mourusalmi Fish Harbour along
highway no. 81 (Posio – Kuusamo road), where you can launch your boat in Lake Kitkajärvi. Another option is to launch your boat in the town centre for Lake Posiojärvi by the Sairaalantie road. You can see all the
boat launching ramps in the Posio tourist map.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
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Water Recreation
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Fishing
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Excursions and Hiking
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Hunting
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Mushroom and Berry Picking
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Horse Trekking