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This cool spot in an adorable, sunny little house with fjord views perches on the street run-
ning parallel to and above the water. It cooks up daily specials, soups, sandwiches and dec-
adent pastries, and makes a mean cappuccino.
Heimsendi Bistro
INTERNATIONAL
( 456 5150;Eyrargata 5;mains Ikr1590-4900; 4-9pm Sun-Wed, to 1am Thu & Fri, to 3am Sat
Jun-mid-Sep; )
This brand new eatery in a mod, refurbished red-sided building down by the docks, whips
up creative Icelandic dishes incorporating unexpected spices and techniques. The mood is
fresh and open, with pallets for stairs and other found objects for decorations; the food is
exceptional. It can get lively on summer nights, and decks fill when the sun is warm.
Getting There & Away
In 2014 buses were discontinued, but in 2015 they are expected to run from Patreksfjörður
to Brjánslækur (1¼ hours) year-round, with connections to Reykjavík via Stykkishólmur.
A 'Flybus' runs by request from Patreksfjörður to meet flights into Bíldudalur. Check
www.westfjords.is
for the latest information.
Westfjords Adventures
is also a Europcar rental outlet.
Tálknafjörður
Pop 278
Set amid rolling green hills, rocky peaks and a wide fjord, sleepy Tálknafjörður is a bit
bland, but surrounded by magnificent scenery.
Activities
Pollurinn
GEOTHERMAL POOL
The cement-lined natural hot-pots (46°C) at Pollurinn (literally, The Puddle), 3.8km bey-
ond the Tálknafjörður Swimming Pool along Rte 617, are signposted with a tiny white
