Sandvík
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Sandvík is the northernmost village of the island of Suðuroy in the Faroe Islands. It is situated on the northern side of a shallow fjord. The village was previously known as Hvalvík. It changed its n
Sandvík with Lítla Dímun in the background
Sandvík and Stóra Dímun as seen from just outside the tunnel from Hvalba.
Sandvík seen from the mountain north of the village.
Boat houses in the harbour of Sandvík.
Hvalba
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Hvalba is a village and a municipality in the Faroe Islands, which consists of Hvalba, Nes-Hvalba and Sandvík.
Sandvík
…whale hunt in the bay. Two of the boats capsized and 14 of 15 young men on board lost their lives, they came from Sandvík and the neighbouring village, Hvalba. Later a memorial was raised in Sandvík in memory of the 14 men. Sandvík is connected to the road system of the island through a 1500-metre tunnel…
Hvalba, looking towards Lítla Dímun island
Hvalbiarfjørður, Lítla Dímun island in the background.
Sunset in Hvalba, seen from the sea.
Nes at Hvalba at noon