Hareid

Hareid municipality has approximately 4.740 inhabitants and covers a area of 82,5 km2. Hareid municipality is one of the half of the island Hareidlandet. The other half is Ulstein municipality. Approximately 1.000 live in Hjørungavåg, 1,100 in Bigset, 300 in Brandal and 2.300 in Hareid. Being dependant on the sea for travelling and having a considerable part of the population making a living from fisheries; bad weather meant danger or a standstill in activity. Although this is not so much the case anymore, the weather still gets its share of attention. Most parts of the distance you may walk along the sea, passing numerous sandy beaches, but going by road also takes you close to the sea.

The three big lakes in the muncipality Hjørdalsvatnet, Snipsøyrvatnet and Grimstadvatnet. Two of the lakes (Hjørdalsvatnet, Grimstadvatnet) and part of the third is protected naturereservation for birds. At Grimstadvatnet it´s observed 250 species of nesting birds.

SAILING

Each Wednesday at 18:00 the local sailing boats gather to compete along a course varying from around Runde to something less. If you have experience with sailing you might get the chance to assist someone short of a hand.

DIVING

The local diving club keeps a high level of activity. The waters are known to hide a large number of shipwrecks as well as provide an abundance of underwater seaweeds, plants and animals on top of extensive spear fishing opportunities.

BATHING

Overåsanden close to the Nationalmonument in Hjørungavåg is one of the most popular beaches. Several hundred metres of white sandy beach.

FISHING

Trying your luck with a fishing rod may reward you with a catch of the season mackerel, haddock, halibut, cod and more. Nordmøre may have Norway's best and most varied opportunities for anglers. You will find a sea rich in species and the supply is abundant; a coastline with shielded areas ideally suited for small boats; fjords with saltwater fish as well as freshwater fish on its way to or from the spawning sites up the rivers; some of Norway´s best rivers for angling for salmon or trout; ten thousand freshwater lakes, all clean and stocked with fish. The lakes are located from out on the islands to up in the mountains, as high as 1.500 - 2000 metres above sea level.