Sandøya, Møre og Romsdal
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Møre og Romsdal, Norway |
| Coordinates | 62°49′07″N 6°35′03″E / 62.8186°N 6.5841°E |
| Area | 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi) |
| Length | 1.8 km (1.12 mi) |
| Width | 1.3 km (0.81 mi) |
| Coastline | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Highest point | Bustihaugen |
| Administration | |
Norway | |
| County | Møre og Romsdal |
| Municipality | Ålesund Municipality |
Sandøya is an island in Ålesund Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The 1.1-square-kilometre (270-acre) island was the namesake of the old Sandøy Municipality. The highest point on the island is the 36-metre (118 ft) tall hill Bustihaugen. The island has ferry connections to the nearby islands of Finnøya, Ona, and Orta. The historic Sandøy Church is located on this island.
The mostly flat island is sparsely inhabited and has some narrow paved public roads that give motorised transport access to most of the island's properties, although everything is within a walking distance reach. During summer, taking the bike to the island's sand beaches is a popular attraction. Close by the ferry port, there is a small grocery store. Ferry crossings to the island are free of charge for both passengers and vehicles. The vessel has a limited capacity of 21 cars and there are no pre-booking options. Therefore, islanders have priority over other travellers in cases of high demand.