Unstad, the Arctic surf beach. Even with no one in the water, the drive in over the pass and the bowl of the bay is one of the great Lofoten views — and there's a small surf café for coffee.
Haukland and Uttakleiv, back to back on the same headland and both improbably white-sand-and-turquoise. Uttakleiv is the photographer's; Haukland the one you can actually swim at (bracing). A short, flat coastal path links the two.
A sea outing from Ballstad — RIB safaris and fishing trips run from the harbour, and the sea eagles are near-guaranteed. Hattvika Lodge can arrange it directly, which is easiest.
Ramberg and Skagsanden — wide white-sand beaches about 40 minutes away, dramatic in any weather.
A full day down to Reine and Å: Hamnøy for the classic shot of red cabins under spiked peaks, from the bridge (best in the evening when it's quiet — park on the east side and walk up); Sakrisøy, where you stop at Anita's Sjømat, the beloved fish deli, for the legendary fishcakes and the best fish burger in Lofoten, eaten on the dock — the best casual lunch in the south; Reine, the postcard village itself; and Reinebringen, the famous climb — steep stone steps to an outrageous view over Reinefjorden (start early, skip it if it's wet, 2–3 hours return). Å is literally the end of the road and the last letter of the Norwegian alphabet — the southernmost village in Lofoten.