Bua – Beaches, Fishing Village and Cycle Paths

Bua combines the character of an old fishing village with a variety of coastal experiences and clearly defined opportunities for walks and cycling tours. The beaches differ in their landscapes, while paths and sights reveal the village from different perspectives.

Beaches Between Sand Dunes and Coastline

Bua Båle is a sandy beach with sand dunes behind it. It is also the largest beach in this part of the municipality. This stretch of coast therefore offers a clearly recognisable landscape of sand and dunes, which can be distinguished when planning a trip from a beach with a stronger maritime character. Bua Krogsta Strand, by contrast, is a coastal beach with a bathing jetty. Those who pay attention to different beach settings when choosing a destination can regard both places as separate points of reference.

What matters most is whether you want to spend your days mainly at a sandy beach, at a coastal beach with a bathing jetty, or combining these with visits to other local sights. Bua can therefore be described as a destination for travellers who want to combine maritime landscapes with specific places to visit.

Maritime History and Places with Their Own Significance

The sea rescue station in Bua was founded in 1909. It is the oldest station within the Sjöräddningssällskapet organisation that is still in operation. This long history is part of the village’s maritime profile.

Bua Kyrka is also one of the defining places here. It was inaugurated in 1972 by Bishop Bertil Gertner and is a vibrant meeting place between God and people. Those interested in places of worship, local history and the cultural side of a stay on the coast can include the church in their travel plans. The 2025 annual programme also announced individual group tours of the Bua Fishing Museum by arrangement. The announcement referred to the 2025 programme year.

Exploring Bua on Foot and by Bicycle

For shorter exercise in the village, there is the Bua exercise loop, which is 1.5 kilometres long. This means that the specific route can be incorporated directly into your daily plans without assuming a particular walking time or level of difficulty. There is also a footpath and cycle path from Bua to Limabacka. This provides another way to ensure that your stay is not focused exclusively on the beaches.

For longer cycling tours, the Kattegattleden is an important point of reference. A large part of the Kattegattleden is car-free. The route passes Bua harbour, through Frillesås and on to the seaside bathing spots in Åsa. For cycling holidaymakers, this route may be relevant when choosing the focus of their trip. Those who prefer to link different coastal villages and seaside bathing spots by bicycle will plan differently from someone mainly looking for one beach and short distances within the village.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

When looking for a hotel in Bua, it is worth first deciding how you want to structure your days. Beach enthusiasts can use Bua Båle or Bua Krogsta Strand as points of reference. Those interested in culture are more likely to focus on the old fishing village, the sea rescue station and Bua Kyrka. For active days, the 1.5-kilometre exercise loop, the footpath and cycle path to Limabacka, and the Kattegattleden are the key considerations.

For a wider selection of destinations, you can also visit the pages for Veddige, Skällinge, Åkraberg, Väröbacka, Kungsäter, Varberg, Träslövsläge and Folkared.

Back to the overarching travel overview: Varberg.