Åland On The Great Destinations Radio Show

30,000 people live on Åland’s 60 islands. They are flat, with a rocky shoreline and pine forests. Many Stockholm residents visit for extended summer holidays and enjoy cycling, fishing, hiking or swimming in the clear waters. Islanders also love saunas and you’ll hear a local’s tips on how to stand the heat. It’s a relaxing place. Tranquillity is part of the islands' charm. There’s not much to do beyond visiting the castle, with its unusual square tower and the award-winning maritime museum. There, Keri climbs inside part of a local ship, which was wrecked off South DevonKeri.This Scandinavia archipelago has a fascinating story. It is part of Finland, but locals speak Swedish and dislike being referred to as Finnish. Islanders enjoy a high degree of independence with their own government, stamps and even a separate web domain ending, .AX. You’ll hear how the upset the Finns by launching their own currency, without telling Helsinki! Keri Jones reports from Åland.