PV/38 - Storsandnes Beach, Lofoten Islands, Norway

PV/38 - Storsandnes Beach, Lofoten Islands, Norway
€73.00

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Storsandnes Beach 📍, located on the island of Flakstadøya in the Lofoten archipelago, is a hidden gem of soft golden sand set within a sheltered bay. Surrounded by rugged mountains and lapped by the turquoise waters of the Norwegian Sea, it offers a quieter, more secluded experience compared to the more famous Lofoten beaches. In winter, snow-covered peaks rise dramatically above the shoreline, creating a striking contrast with the pale sand and icy water.


'...Old fishermen say that Storsandnes was once a favorite spot for hauling up smaller boats during storms, thanks to its gently sloping shore. One tale tells of a night when a sudden squall forced an entire fleet of rowboats to seek refuge here. The next morning, the beach was so full of vessels that it looked, from a distance, like a floating village on the sand, a scene still remembered in local lore...'