Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka
MUSEUM
( 483 1082;Túngata 59;adult/child incl Húsið á Eyrarbakka Ikr800/free; 11am-6pm May-Sep)
Just behind Húsið á Eyrarbakka, this small maritime museum has displays on the local
fishing community. Its main exhibit is the beautiful 12-oared fishing boat,
Farsæll
.
Flói Nature Reserve
NATURE RESERVE
Birdwatchers should head 3km northwest of Eyrarbakki to Flói Nature Reserve, an import-
ant estuary and marshland on the eastern bank of the Ölfusá. It's visited by many wetland
birds - common species include red-throated divers and various kinds of ducks and geese
- most present during nesting season (May to July). There's a 2km circular hiking trail
through the marshes. For more information, contact the
Icelandic Society for the Pro-
Sleeping & Eating
Rein
GUESTHOUSE
( 777 5677;
www.rein-guesthouse.is
;
Þykkvaflöt 4;d incl breakfast Ikr21,500)
This quiet guesthouse has three rooms in its wooden-walled attic. Although creaking tim-
bers and shabby-chic furniture give the house a cute, historic feel, it was actually built in
1997.
Sea Side Cottages
COTTAGES
( 898 1197;
www.seasidecottages.is
;
Eyrargata 37a;cottage from Ikr60,000)
Living up to their name, these two quaint cottages are just metres away from the pounding
Atlantic. Each is tricked out in fine fashion, with thoughtful antiques, flat-screen TVs,
fully equipped kitchens and outdoor seating.
Rauða Húsið
SEAFOOD
( 486 8701;
www.raudahusid.is
;Búðarstígur 4;mains Ikr1900-3500; 11.30am-9pm Mon-Thu, to
10pm Fri-Sun; )
