Skálavík

Skálavík is a settlement at the end of a long valley on the east coast of Sandoy Island in the awe-inspiring Faroe Islands.

The village is a haven for those looking for an off-the-beaten-path settlement in the Faroe Islands. The village is sparsely populated and few travellers find their way there.

Travellers visiting Sandoy Island will notice that its mounains are much less steep than on the other islands in the archipelago. The same goes for this settlement where the landscape is very gentle.

Most travellers stopping in Skálavík also visit the nearby settlements of Húsavík and Dalur. Both of them are small, secluded and definitely also worth visiting.

Getting to Skálavík

Getting to Skálavík from Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, takes 45 minutes or so by car. Thanks to a 10.8 km (6.7 mi) underwater tunnel linking Streymoy Island to Sandoy Island, you can drive all the way to all six villages on Sandoy Island.

Skálavík is a 15-minute drive away from Sandur, the largest village on the island.

Services in the Village

Even though this village is home to only few people, you will find some services available when visiting. However, for grocery shopping, the nearest store is in the village of Sandur.

Here is a list of services available in the village:

• Grocery store: No
• Café: Yes
• Public toilet: Yes
• Parking lot: Yes

Mads Fyllgraf

Mads Fyllgraf is an adventurous explorer, photographer, and videographer. Born in western Jylland in Denmark, the fresh waves hitting the shore and the winds blowing in from the north, has seen him indulge in the Faroe Islands. Mads holds a Bachelor in International Hospitality Management and has years of experiences from the outdoor recreation sector.

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