Aaltopahvikaaret
Aaltopahvikaaret is a coastal group of sea arches and rocky islets in the Baltic Sea, located near the southern coast of Finland. The name is Finnish in origin and is used in local maps and nautical references to describe the distinctive wave-carved arches that characterize the landscape.
Geology and morphology: The formations are carved from hard Precambrian bedrock, with arches and sea stacks
Ecology and conservation: The area supports breeding seabirds and a range of intertidal and shallow subtidal
Access and use: Viewpoints along the mainland coast provide overlooks of the arches, and guided boat trips
Name and history: The name reflects the sea-worn arches found here. Systematic surveys and mapping have been
See also: Baltic Sea arch formations; Finnish coastal nature reserves.