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Vestmanna is a town in the Faroe Islands on the west of the island of Streymoy.
It was formerly a ferry port, until an undersea tunnel, the Vágatunnilin, was built from Vágar to Kvívík and Stykkið further south on Streymoy. The cliffs west of Vestmanna, Vestmannabjørgini, are very popular for excursions by boat.
A 'Vestmann' was a "Westman", or Gael in Old Norse. The original name was Vestmannahavn, i.e. "Westmen's/Irishmen's harbour".
History
In December 1759, during the Seven Years' War, François Thurot's squadron sheltered from stormy conditions at Vestmanna. The lack of supplies available from the islanders motivated the subsequent raids by the squadron on the north Irish coast.
Geography
It is surrounded by the mountains of Hægstafjall (296 m or 971 ft), Økslin (317 m or 1,040 ft), Loysingafjall (639 m or 2,096 ft), and Moskurfjall (624 m or 2,047 ft).
Tourism
Vestmanna is often called the tourist village of the Faroe Islands. The main tourist attraction is Vestmannabjørgini.
In 2012, a camping site was established at Inni á Fjørð with a capacity of 120 caravans in addition to tents.
Photos from Vestmannabjørgini and Vestmanna
See also
List of towns in the Faroe Islands
References
External links
Vestmanna.fo, Municipality of Vestmanna
Sightseeing.fo
Puffin.fo
Visit-vestmanna.com
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Streymoy
- Laut
- Vágatunnilin
- Cakupan Google Street View
- Marikultur
- Vestmanna
- Streymoy
- List of sport associations in the Faroe Islands
- Vestmannaeyjar
- Vestmanna ÍF (men's handball)
- Norse–Gaels
- Papar
- Faroe Islands
- Faroese language
- Vestmenn
