Koltur
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Koltur is an island in the Faroe Islands, located to the west of Streymoy and to the north-west of Hestur. The name 'Koltur' means 'colt', in contrast with the name of the larger island to the south-e
Koltur as seen from Streymoy, with the mountain of Kolturshamar centre right
Old stone and wooden houses with turf roof in Koltur
The port of Koltur
View from the southern mountain of Koltur
Gamlarætt
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Gamlarætt is a ferry port in the Faroe Islands. It is situated on the southwestern side of the island of Streymoy, the largest island in the Faroes, between the villages of Velbastaður and Kirkjubøur.
Koltur
…demand for a cost-effective method of reaching Koltur by tourists during the summer season. In summertime, local boat companies offer day trips from Gamlarætt and Tórshavn, but at over-inflated prices which far exceed the costs of visiting by helicopter. Most of the coastline of the island has been identified…
Aerial photo of Gamlarætt