Salo

Salo is a word that can refer to both a wooded island and a forest area in Finnish. Salo is believed to have referred to the island that was to the south of the present town over a thousand years ago but is now a hill and not even particularly close to the sea (owing to the post-glacial rebound typical of the area).

If you wish to learn about the Finnish way of life, this city, which is concealed because it is the core of the Helsinki-Tampere-Turku triangle, is quite interesting and alluring. Its coastline is a part of Finland's Coastal Route, a bike path along the country's coastline, and numerous national parks are nearby.

If you enjoy the outdoors, Salo is a great place to stay the night before exploring some of Finland's most picturesque seaside villages.Salo's market, one of the most well-liked and vivacious in southern Finland, is one of the busiest places in the city. The Teijo National Park and the Turku Islands are accessible to travelers from the Mathildedal region.

• Location: Salo