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Naantali (; ) is a town in Southwest Finland, and, as a resort town during the summer, an important centre of tourism in the country. Naantali: the sunniest Finnish city to visit in summer – Itinari Naantali – Discovering Finland The municipality has a population of (), and is located west of Turku.
The town has a land area of . Most of this area is located on the islands, but the majority of the population lives on the mainland. Most of the islands are covered with forest and farmland, while the mainland consists chiefly of residential areas.
In the 16th century, as Catholicism gave way to Protestantism as the official religion of Sweden (which Finland was part of at the time), the convent was closed, and the town plunged into a depression. This lasted until the mid-18th century, when the town got a customs and a customs chamber. In the two centuries of economic stagnation before that the town had become famous for its knitted stockings, a craft carried on from the times of the convent.
The year 1863 saw the founding of the spa at Cape Kalevanniemi, which raised the town's status as a holiday venue. In 1922, the Kultaranta estate on Luonnonmaa was made the official summer residence for the President of the Republic, after Finland had gained its independence five years earlier.
The municipalities of Merimasku, Rymättylä and Velkua were consolidated with Naantali on January 1, 2009.
The per capita tax income of the town is the second highest of all towns in Finland, and the highest in the province of Southwest Finland.
Other points of interest in the city include Moomin World, a theme park on the island of Kailo, and Naantali Church. The area also includes the official summer residence of the President of Finland, the Kultaranta estate which is located on the island of Luonnonmaa.
The Archipelago Sea boat traffic is handled by S/S Ukkopekka. Old steamship cruise Naantali-Turku-Naantali.
Naantali hosts an international music festival every June, and the traditional Sleepyhead Day carnival in July.
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