Rantola

Sauvo

Located by the sea, Rantola is a lively village of people who know how to amuse themselves with a wide array of activities. The developing neighborhood experiences a steady rise in new buildings, but the long history of the area is cherished as well.

Life on the coast

The Rantolansalmi Bridge crosses a narrow strait with settlements, a marina, wooded hills, and wide stretches of fields on both sides. Located at the southern edge of Sauvo, Rantola is a gem of a neighborhood where residents can enjoy the sea, peace of nature and the active community around them.

Other local services and businesses are also located in the immediate proximity of the Rantolansalmi bridge. One of the best-known places is the popular village shop Rantolan puoti. It serves burgers so famous that people have been known to travel long distances to taste them! Other municipal services, such as the new daycare center and school, are located 10 kilometers away in the center of Sauvo, so those living in Rantola with children might need their own car to get around. Anyhow, the municipality offers school transportation for children.

New plots are being planned and sold (in Finnish) in Rantola at a steady pace, and the peace of nature also attracts temporary summer residents. In addition, people gather from far and wide to the popular party venue and dance floor in Kallioranta, which has a long history dating back to the 1950s.

Active associations make an active life

Karuna Village Association and Karuna Athletes ensure that the residents of Rantola do not get bored! The associations organize events, provide opportunities to participate in different sports and maintain the Karuna Kallioranta sauna and ice swimming area. The Karuna Village Association also maintains two nature trails: the Pirunpelto Trail and the Silence Trail.

Rantola is a home for many families with children, and there is a lovely playground on the Karuna beach. For boat enthusiasts, the marina in Kallionranta offers direct access to the sea. Tourists will enjoy a visit to Rantola beach, an atmospheric Karuna Kallioranta lean-to with a place for a campfire, Karuna granite church and Karuna manor.

Take a closer look at the municipality of Sauvo and other residential areas.

Neighborhood features

Natural environment
by the sea
by the fields
next to a forest
parks nearby
hillside

Built environment
residential area
peaceful countryside
vacation homes

Building types
detached houses
holiday homes
lots

Neighborhood characteristics
village of the month
cultural-historical

Area has
nature conservation area

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Price level in the neighborhood info

Housing sales prices

Below average
Average price in Turku: 2090 €/m2
The price level is indicative.

Neighborhood residents info

Primary life situation

working 47 % students 3 % retired 34 % under 14 years old 15 % others 9 %
% of residents

Housing types


home ownership 92 % renting 5 % other types of housing 2 %
% of housing

Average age of the residents

47 years
+−
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48 km to the Center of Turku
 40 km to the Center of Salo