týsdagur 16. juni 2015síða 72

VOLume 1 summer 2015 24 O ld walking paths made by footsteps over thous­ ands of years can be found between the villag­es you can enjoy on your own or with book a local guide at the tourist office for a historically enriching tour. For the fishing enthusiasts, bring your fishing rod because there are lots of lakes for fishing opportunities. Sandoy is an island with a lot of history, sagas and traditions, and that can be seen in the many attractions on the island. You can travel to Sandoy by ferry from Gamla­rætt to Skopun and the ferry’s schedule can be seen at www.ssl.fo Sandoy and Skúvoy in a day Sandoy and Skúvoy offer both scenic and enjoyable hiking experience in the mountains Welcome to Sandoy and Skúvoy Skopun Start your morning by taking the ferry from Gamlarætt to Skopun. The youngest village on the island, you can experience the narrow streets of a traditional fishing village and see one of the largest mailboxes ever made. Sandur Sandur is a 15 minute drive from Skopun, the only place in the Faroe Islands to offer an opportunity to walk on a beach dune. Skúvoy You take a 30 minute boat ride from Sandur to the small island Skúvoy. You will find a fantastic birdlife co- existing with only 30 residents in the village. Because the population is small and remote, the island gives a rare and unique opportunity for people to see what real life on a remote island looks like. Timetable for the ferry can be found at www.ssl.fo. After seeing Skúvoy and arriving back in Sandur, drive to the beautiful bay of Søltuvík, where you can find the anchors and a memorial stone for the ship Principia, which shipwrecked in 1895. Then discover the large knitted stone in Bartalstrøð in Sandur where local women have knitted a large art piece with the saga of the old witch as inspiration and enjoy your packed lunch by the stone as well. Make a visit to Sands Listasavn (The art museum in Sandur). The opening hours in the months from May to October are 14-16 every day except Monday. The only place to offer an opportunity to walk on a beach dune explore the islands travel tips Sandur Húsavík In the midst of old traditional Faroese houses, take a trip down to the remains of a medieval farm that belonged to the rich and hard-hearted Lady of Húsavík. Skálavík Visit a rare wooden carving made in the church and for your evening dinner, enjoy a hearthy meal at the newly re-opened Hotel Skálavík. There are bicycles for rent and an outdoor hot-tub you can enjoy with a beautiful view. Dalur Traditional evening gatherings, also known as ‘kvøldseta’ are regularly offered in the village of Dalur. The gathering features traditional Faroese culture such as wool spinning and carding, story telling as well as experiencing the Faroese chain dance.