Sandnes is a settlement in Risør Municipality, in Agder, Norway. Sandnes lies at 35 m above sea level. The nearest city is Arendal, 34 km to the southwest. Beaches nearby: Sandtaket (3.9 km), Hemmeligstranda (2.9 km), Einarsvika (5.2 km). Among the landmarks around are Lyngør Lighthouse (6.1 km), Søndeled Church (9.3 km) and Risør Church (5.4 km). Among the natural features are Finnøya (6.3 km).