Iceland by Fran Parnell

Author:Fran Parnell
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 0383798000
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Published: 2010-10-14T10:00:00+00:00

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FLATEYRI

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Once a giant support base for Norwegian whalers, Flateyri is now a sleepy little place set on a striking gravel spit sticking out into broad Önundarfjörður. Blossi ( 456 7671; www.blossi.net; Drafnargata 6) runs sea angling trips, while two-hour to one-week sea-kayaking trips can be arranged through Grænhöfði ( 456 7762; [email protected]), which also offers apartment-style accommodation near the indoor-outdoor swimming pool ( 456 7738; adult/under 14yr Ikr300/180; 10am-9pm Mon-Fri, noon-4pm Sat & Sun Jun-Aug).

It’s best to swing by the petrol station if you’re looking for accommodation. There’s a campsite ( 456 7738; sites per tent Ikr1000) out back and a corkboard inside lists a variety of cottages for rent around town.

Your top option for food is saloon-style Vagninn ( 456 7151; Hafnarstræti 19; mains Ikr900-2000; dinner), serving the usual selection of snacks and meat dishes. Alternatively, there’s a grill bar ( 456 7878) at the N1 station with a few tables.

On weekdays there are three daily buses between Ísafjörður and Flateyri (30 minutes). To be picked up in Flateyri, call ahead ( 456 4258) – otherwise the bus might not drive into the village.

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