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A paradise for canoeing
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vicinity of people's homes. And in protected nature reserves, public right of access may be limited by local regulations.
Do not paddle past Savonlinna! Stay for the acclaimed Savonlinna Opera Festival that runs from July 4 to August 2. It will once again be appealing to all the senses in a programme designed to delight both devotees of the established masterpieces and younger audiences.
What started as a domestic festival in 1912, then lay dormant for close on four decades, has developed over the years from a one-week event into an international festival lasting a month.
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Each year it performs to a total audience of around 60.000, an estimated quarter of whom come from abroad. Savonlinna has become a byword among opera lovers the world over. During the festival, Savonlinna can be reached by daily Finnair opera flights from Helsinki.
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