Seakayaking – A day tour around Pinnö and Otterön
Grebbestad

Explore Grebbestad’s archipelago by kayak!

Outdoor activity company Skärgårdsidyllen Kayak & Outdoor have created this enjoyable kayak route, which is perfect for an adventurous day in the archipelago and includes many beautiful beaches.

The tour starts on the beach in Grönemad, where it is easy to launch the kayaks. Then we recommend that you head west towards the cluster of small islands and skerries of the so-called Gåsöarna (Goose Islands). Check out the steep rock wall between Norra Gåsö and Gåsöhumpen. You might see some adrenaline fuelled bathers as they venture out onto the 14 metre high Gåso cliff to leap out into the sea.

The first coffee break - Pinnö

Then, depending on the weather and your experience, you can either stay inshore or offshore as you continue south after the Gåsö cliffs. On the inshore route you kayak between Stora Kännskar and Södra Gåsö and set your sights on Solust and Snäckstranden (Snail Beach) on the northeast side of Pinnö. The crossing between SödraGåsö and Solust can be a bit bumpy as it is open water and there are no skerries to shelter behind.   

When you reach the beach on Pinnö you can enjoy a break for fika and take a dip to snorkel around and explore the clear water and the very fine oyster bank. Keep in mind that the oysters cannot be picked because they belong to the landowner.

Look for seals

Paddle further south towards Otterön. If you are lucky, you will see seals at Testholmarna. Remember to stay out of the main channel and instead make your way along the inlets and skerries where the boats cannot go. However, be respectful of the seal and bird populations so that you do not disturb the wildlife.

On the east side of Stora Måkholmen there’s a beach where you can easily pull up your kayak. Make sure you drag it a couple of metres up from the shoreline in case the sea level rises while you’re having a break. From here you can see the Weather Islands in the south west, and the Nordic Seafarm seaweed farm towards the east. Make sure you don’t paddle through the aquaculture areas which are demarcated with large yellow buoys and full of smaller white buoys, go around them.

From the kayak, you see the rocky island of Musön reaching towards the sky and stone cairns that people have laid like a work of art.

From Stora Mäkholmen head East towards Musön and head into the Musö salt marsh (Musö-sältan). Take a walk on Björnåsen before heading back north.

Do you fancy an ice cream in Tanumstrand or dinner in Grebbestad?

You’ll now find yourself in the archipelago and not far from the mainland. If you want you can pull up on one of the beaches by Tanumstrand or in Grebbestad, where you can buy ice cream, go to a cafe or enjoy dinner, before paddling between the lighthouses at Svinnäs, northwest of Grebbestad, on your way back to Grönemad.

See hallbarskargard.se to find toilets and other useful information.

For an even better experience book a guided tour with the Skärgårdsidyllen and get even more out of your day?

Rent a kayak

Tips for food and accommodation

• Everts Sjöbod
• Tanumstrand
• Grebbestadfjorden
• First Camp Edsvik
• Saltviks Camping