WHAT TO DO
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Try your luck at sea
What to do
All eighteen Faroe Islands are packed with exciting adventures for every kind of trip – be it hiking, cycling, shopping or simply relaxing, you’re bound to find something to suit. Local tourist offices dotted around the islands can help you plan the perfect itinerary to make the most of your stay in the Faroe Islands. Hiking Hiking in the Faroe Islands really is something quite special. Tie your shoelaces and explore vast areas of unspoilt natural beauty, winding your way along age-old trails, often marked by cairns. Before setting out on any hike, be sure to check the local conditions with the local tourist office. First of all check rights and regulations on hiking in the area – but you must also be prepared to the 16
changeable Faroese weather. It is recommended always to hike with a knowledgeable local guide who’ll have engaging stories to tell of your route along the way. Hiking in the Faroe Islands gives you the chance to visit perfectly Instagrammable lighthouses perched on rocky promontories or to explore abandoned villages, all but forgotten at the head of remote sweeping bays. Or, why not just opt for the route to the next village. Either way,
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