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Skarvanes in the region of Sandoy with its 4 inhabitants is a place in Faroe Islands - some 15 mi or ( 24 km ) South of Tórshavn , the country's capital city .
Time in Skarvanes is now 09:45 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Atlantic/Faroe " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tvoroyri, Tórshavn, Soltuvik, Skopun, and Skalavik. Since you are here already, consider visiting Tvoroyri . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Skarvanes ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Reportage e Dintorni - ISOLE FAROE
Le isole Faroe (o Faer Oer ) sono l'ultimo confine dell'Europa prima dell'Islanda e, ancora oltre, della Groenlandia. Padrona delle isole è la natura, selvaggia e dominante. Pur essendo abitate dall'u ..
Amazing cave
we found an amazing cave in faroe islands wish i can go back someday to get better pictures ..
Á hjólhesti í Sandoynni
Á hjólhesti í Sandoynni, skírisdag, 21. apríl 2011. -------- Faroe Islands is a very good cycling country. Quick to get around and lots of beautiful scenery. ..
Faroes Rams
Young rams on the Faroe Island of Sandoy, doing what young males of pretty much every species seem to do whenever they're hanging out together. I found it quite entertaining... Perhaps you will, too! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Skúvoy, Skúvoy
The village Skúvoy lies on the east side of the island with the same name. Skúvoy is the only village on the island. The inhabitants of Skúvoy are mainly earning their living from agriculture. Until recently bird catching on the west side of the island was popular. As the amount of individuals in the bird-colonies has decreased dramatically the bird catching is now limited. There is a ferry to Skúvoy twice a day and the helicopter visits the island 3 times a week.
Located at 61.77 -6.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Knútur (Skúvoy)
Knútur' (also known as Knúkur) is marginally the highest point of Skúvoy in the central Faroe Islands. Located on the western side of the island, the hill has a height of 392 or 393 metres. Heyggjurin Mikli towards the south of Skúvoy is marginally lower at 391 metres.
Located at 61.77 -6.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Heyggjurin Mikli
Heyggjurin Mikli is marginally the second highest point of Skuvoy in the central Faroe Islands. At a height of 391 metres the area is hilly. Knukur the highest mountain on the isle is only 1 m higher at its highest point of 392 metres.
Located at 61.75 -6.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Sandur, Faroe Islands
Sandur (meaning sandy beach) is a village on the south coast of the island of Sandoy in the Faroe Islands. The Sandur hoard, dating to the end of the 11th century, suggests the long history of the village. In January 2010 the population stood at 558. The Municipality of Sandur consists of the village of Sandur only.
Located at 61.84 -6.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Sandur Hoard
The Sandur hoard of the Faroe Islands was found in Sandur in 1863 and consists of 98 silver coins, which were probably buried between 1070 and 1080. The hoard is the oldest and only coin hoard found on the archipelago. The coin hoard from Sandur is interesting not only due to the age of the coins, but also due to their origin, because it indicates with which countries the Faroers already traded in the 11th century. It is generally assumed the Viking period ended on the Faroe Islands in 1035.
Located at 61.84 -6.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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