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Region: Sweden (2082), Västra Götaland (645), Bohuslän (485), Sotenäs (36), Kungshamn (16) and Smögen (6)
Cato Falmark Kaasa says:
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Smögen is well-known to many, not just for being a pleasant place, but also a lot for the good parties the place offers in high season and partly on weekends outside of the season.
This is not the place to stay if you want peace and quiet for the family, at least not in the outer part where there is usually disco or piano music late into the night. It is quieter further into the cove. You can go far in even with large boats and there is room to turn around even if there is some wind.
In season, there are a few alongside berths, while otherwise, mooring lines are used. Outside of the season, you can mostly just lie alongside the whole pier. Good depths far into the cove.
Although in theory, you are sheltered from the wind inside Smögen, you will experience some turbulence in the harbour during strong winds, almost regardless of the direction. There are other harbours I would have chosen if storm protection was what you sought.
There are many nice and cozy eateries in Smögen, and a couple of places even serve breakfast from early morning in the season. One restaurant is open all year round, so you can enjoy a pleasant meal no matter what time of year you visit. The hotel a bit further up in town is also a very good alternative with delicious food and a good wine list.
Although you will find candy shops, ice cream stands, restaurants, and other shopping along the piers, it's quite a walk to the regular grocery store in Smögen.
[translated from Norwegian with AI]
1 x helpful | written on 4. Aug 2024
Stig Ulfsby says:
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Smøgen is one of the most well-known places on the coast, and it is very crowded here during the season, with both boaters and car visitors. Smøgen is located on an island with a bridge connection. The guest harbor is located in the old fishing harbor - a long inlet into the island. Most of the old fishing huts have been converted into summer shops and restaurants. The place still retains some charm even though it has become very commercialized. Here, everyone gathers - from small boats to large yachts. Especially the outer part of the harbor is characterized by partying and drinking during the high season. Further in, it is more peaceful.
If you walk along the docks inward and further along, you will find a nice bathing spot with smooth rocks and a diving tower. In good weather, there are many people here. There is also a hiking trail further out on the island.
On the hill at the innermost part of the inlet, there is a mini-golf course with a view over the archipelago.
There are guest spots on both sides of the inlet, but the action is on the right side. If you dock on the left side, it's a long walk around, but a small ferry crosses over. Most of the spots on the right side are ones that need to be reserved on dockspot.com. During the high season, you must reserve at least two days in advance to get a place. At the innermost and outermost parts, there are non-reservable spots. Don't be afraid to go far into the right channel, it is possible to turn around all the way at the back.
[translated from Norwegian with AI]
1 x helpful | written on 25. Jul 2022
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Sat 21 Dec 2024 |
AQUILA [MMSI: 265727450] |
Sat 09 Nov 2024 |
LA MARE [MMSI: 265725540] |
Fri 25 Oct 2024 |
ROYAL VIRGO [MMSI: 265798910] |
Thu 26 Sep 2024 |
HANTA-YO 2 [MMSI: 211605810] |
Sat 21 Sep 2024 |
FRIDA G [MMSI: 257080590] |
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