Ystad [url=http://www.ystad.se/]]is a small but charming city in [[Scania[/url]], or [wiki=75b6cbae0dea910079402058ecaada6b]Skåne[/wiki], part of southern [wiki=c8f4261f9f46e6465709e17ebea7a92b]Sweden[/wiki]. It is situated on the south coast of Scania with good beaches west and east of the town, and as a harbour is a meeting place of ship, train and bus connections. It has a new marina and makes a great base for exploring the area, as well as Skåne.