Tylosand

Tylosand is a wide arc of pale sand running about seven kilometres west of Halmstad, backed by dunes and pine, and it is the busiest beach in Halland - a province whose whole coast is sand rather than the rock of Bohuslan further north. The main section is fully serviced with lifeguards, kiosks and a hotel that Per Gessle of Roxette has an interest in, along with a summer club scene that gives the place its reputation among younger Swedes. Walking north or south from the main entrance thins the crowds quickly. A nature reserve covers part of the dunes and the coastal path runs along behind them.

What's there

• About seven kilometres of sand - a long unbroken arc.
• A serviced main section - lifeguards, kiosks, hotel and clubs.
• Dunes and pine behind - part of it a nature reserve.
• Quieter stretches either side - a short walk from the entrance.

When to go

June to August. A full day.

What to expect

The main section is loud and crowded in July, with a club scene that suits some visitors and not others. Parking fills early and is charged. Out of season it is empty and windswept. The water is cold.

Nearby

Halmstad is east; Varberg is north up the coast.