Refsnes beach

The two beaches Nærlandstranden and Refsnesstranden are located along the Norwegian Scenic Route Jæren. The beaches are pebbled and sandy.

Extensive stone fencing structure and lots of cultural heritage in this area. Nearby, the Obrestad lighthouse and surroundings are protected areas. Nationally, the site is a rare geological segment. The salmon river Håelven contributes to a large degree of variation in nature and species.
You'll see extensive stone fencing structures and lots of cultural heritage in this area. Rare plant life and vegetation such as coastal heathland are typical of the area. It is also an important bird migration area as well as a nesting area, and it is a bird life-protected landscape of Ramsar status.
Jæren friluftsråd has facilitated the area with parking, toilets and renovations, as well as walking paths to the beach. 
Important information on how to behave along the beaches at Jæren
It is forbidden to drive motorised vehicles
In the bird protection areas, you cannot exercise activities of disturbing effect; surfing, board sailing, kiting and dog walking.
It is prohibited to surf/board sailing/kiting in ,the bird-protected area,s from 1 October to 31 March
Horseback riding, bike riding, camping and tenting in the sand dunes are prohibited
You must not walk on farmland during the growing season
Respect people's privacy. Do not set up a tent any nearer than 150 meters from a house or a cottage
You'll need permission from the land owner if you camp for longer than 2 nights
Do not light a fire in nature between 15 April to 15 September
Respect the fact that others might use the area as their livelihood
If you bring along a dog in nature, you are obligated to keep it on a leash where livestock is grazing. Remember the general laws on keeping dogs on a leash
For hunting and ,fishing,, special rules apply that you need to be aware of
Flying with drones is forbidden throughout the entire landscape protection area
Larger events are not allowed without a special dispensation