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Åstol is a locality situated south of Tjörn Municipality (close to Marstrand), Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 210 inhabitants in 2010. Åstol has always been a center for fishing, especially for herring-fish, mackerel and flatfish. This is mainly due to the location of the island.
Åstol is also well known for its harbour. The harbour has an excellent location and is protected against wind and waves. Åstol also has a harbour for visitors, and is located along both south and north side of the harbour. The port has approximately 50 harbour spots for visitors. The depth of the harbour is 4,5 m which makes it possible for big boats such as steam-boats and galleons to add.
Located in the center of the island you can find a small "Handelsbod"/store were you can buy almost everything that is required to live on the island. There is also a restaurant, café and a kiosk. Another thing that makes Åstol special is their smokehous, called Åstols Rökeri.
Åstol's smokehouse contains 6 different sections. The restaurant, "Iseriet", a beer garden called "Perrys Bar", a fish store, Björn's Pictures and the smokehouse. At "Åstols Rökeri" you can order smoked eel, herring, mackerel, salmon and shrimp.