Solastranden
sola beach is a long sandy beach by the airport. it is very popular in the summer and allows for some small waves for surfing. along the beach, in the dunes, are the remains of defences from the 1940-45 occupation. other less populated beaches are all along the coastline although they are sometimes hard to find.
Ice skating on Stokkavannet
In the depths of winter the government tests the ice on its lakes. once the official word is given many norwegians will head for the largest lake, stokkavannet. the lake itself is located near to madla about 20 minutes bus ride outside of stavanger. should the ice not be safe, and you have a compulsion to skate, another option is to visit the siddishallen, an indoor ice-rink.
Hiking
And climbing around stavanger is the best way to see the fantastic landscape. many of the trails have been marked out by the turistforetning with rocks bearing a red "t". turistforening hyttes cabins provide simple accommodation in the mountains. also mountain bikes can be hired and taken on the trails.