Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hvallátur
BEACH
About 8km west of Breiðavík, the tiny hamlet of Hvallátur has a gorgeous white-sand
beach, but no services.
Látrabjarg Bird Cliffs
BIRDWATCHING
At the tip of the peninsula, the
Bjargtangar lighthouse
, Europe's westernmost point (if
you don't count the Azores), comes into view and just up the slope you'll find the
renowned Látrabjarg bird cliffs. Extending for 12km along the coast and ranging from
40m to 400m, the dramatic cliffs are mobbed by nesting seabirds in early summer and it's
a fascinating place even for the most reluctant of twitchers. Unbelievable numbers of
puffins, razorbills, guillemots, cormorants, fulmars, gulls and kittiwakes nest here from
June to mid-August.
On calm days, seals are often seen basking on the skerries around the lighthouse. It's
best bird viewing in the evening when birds return to their nests. Beware: there are no rail-
ings along the cliffs, so when winds are high, use caution.
Tours
Patreksfjörður tour operators offer guided birdwatching and hiking and can meet you on
the peninsula.
Festivals
Rauðasandur Festival
MUSIC
Popular three-day early-July music festival with camping on the beach at Melanes.
Sleeping & Eating
Brunnar Camping
CAMPGROUND
