A hike from Saksun out to the sea is a lovely experience. You should be very careful of high and low tides as it is only possible to walk on the sand 2 hours before and 2 hours after low tide. Ask at the local tourist information when it is safe to walk on the sand.
hot spots on the faroe islands
Mykines is considered a bird paradise, where thousands of migratory birds breed in the summer. One of these fascinating creatures is the puffin which draws many visitors to Mykines every year.
on the Faroe Islands Here are just some of the places we recommend you visit whilst on the Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands largest lake is Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn. At the edge of the lake, the Bøsdala fossur waterfall pours over 35 m straight down into the Atlantic Ocean. Ask at the local tourist office where to start the walk to the beautiful waterfall.
Visit Tórshavn's old town, Tinganes, the centre of history. When you wander between the houses you will experience a maze of lanes and small alleys, steps and protruding rocky stones and of course, the small houses with green grass roofs.
Søltuvík is situated west of Sandur village and is a very peaceful and pleasant area. It is one of the few places on the Faroe Islands where it is possible to come up close to the bird cliffs. The view is spectacular.
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HOT spots
If you like sports and extreme challenges, then it is possible to rappel at 300 m height on Sandoy's western side, also called Lonin. Get more information from the local tourist office.
Hvannhagi is one of the most beautiful and quite special natural areas on Suðuroy. The walking trip will bring you to the eastern side of Suðuroy with a fantastic view of Lítla Dímun and Stóra Dímun. The tour is physically demanding and you should not be afraid of heights, but it can be highly recommended.