- Not to be confused with Noto, a town in Sicily.
Nötö is an island and village in the Archipelago Sea, in the centre of the quite open archipelago south of Nagu.
Understand
Nötö is the main island of an island group in the middle of the archipelago south of Pargas, Nagu, Korpo and Houtskär, thus in the middle of the Archipelago Sea National Park (see Archipelago Sea). In its heyday it had some 200 inhabitants, now down to a few families – and summer guests. Its grocery store and pension have been struggling, every few years threatened to get closed, with community support or a new enthusiastic owner saving them for some more years. Its central position makes it important for yacht sailors, popular for its beauty and service.
Get in
Nötö lies some 25 km south from Pärnäs on the Nagu main island, which has coach connection to Turku.
The ferry M/S Baldur from Pärnäs (during repairs November 2020–May 2021 from Kyrkbacken) to Utö calls at Nötö both ways, more or less daily. During the season a day trip is possible some days, other days the ferry stays overnight at Utö.
Taxi boats are available, if you want some other schedule.
Nötö has a central location for those boating in the Archipelago National Park. The harbour is small, but most stay only for a quick shopping and sightseeing tour, overnighting elsewhere. Don't occupy the ferry quay. There is a larger guest harbour on Bodö, south of Nötö, with bistro and café.
Get around
Nötö is small enough for walking. If you have bikes, they can be useful if you are making a short visit, for quicker getting to the chapel or the other side of the island.
See
- 1 Nötö kapell. Wooden chapel from the 19th century.
Do
Nature trail with a fascinating singing stone, Klockarsten.
Buy
There has been a grocery store with Alko delivery point. Possibly open in summer only or closed. Fuel available through self-service.
Eat
Meals probably available at the pension (closed?).
- Nötö Hembageri, ☏ 358 400-897-566. in season. Small-scale bakery. Calling in advance may be useful.
Drink
- Cafe Skolan. Summer café in the community centre, the former school.
Sleep
Pension (closed?) and possibly cottages.