Full Description
Still the only English-language guide to the Faroe Islands, covering everything from succulent fish suppers to remote hideaways, the Bradt guide is the definitive source of information for visitors wishing to discover the 18 islands of this North Atlantic archipelago. Covering hands-on information about where to stay and eat, how to get around - be it by mailboat, helicopter or hire car - and what to see and do, this new fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and includes details of the amazing birdlife, where to walk some of Europe's least-known hiking trails, and how to make the most of village life among the turf-roofed houses. Also included are details of how to reach even the remotest corners by bus using a travelcard, the latest information on falling seabird numbers in the North Atlantic, and details of where to go sea angling, rapelling and horse riding. Suggestions for using the island of Suduroy are detailed, plus updated reviews of all accommodation, eating and drinking options. Fourteen clear and easy-to-use maps are also featured.
Contents
IntroductionPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATIONChapter 1 Background InformationGeography and climate, Natural history, History, Government and politics, Economy, People and cultureChapter 2 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Faroese highlights, The weather, Information and maps, Tour operators, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health and safety, What to take, Money and costs, Getting around the islands, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Customs and tax-free goods, Media, communications and time, Interacting with local people, Giving something backPART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 TorshavnGetting there and away, Getting around, Tourist and weather information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Other practicalities, What to see and doChapter 4 Around Torshavn Kirkjubour, Nolsoy, Hestur, Koltur, North to KaldbakChapter 5 Streymoy and the Western Islands 75Where to go, Getting around, Kollafjordur and around, Tjornuvik, West to Kvivik and Vestmanna, The western islands: Vagar and MykinesChapter 6 EysturoyWhere to go, Getting around, Northern Eysturoy, Southern EysturoyChapter 7 The Northern IslandsWhere to go, Getting around, Bordoy, Vidoy, Kunoy, Kalsoy, Northern outposts: Svinoy and Fugloy Chapter 8 The Southern Islands Where to go, Getting around, Sandoy, Skugvoy, Stora Dimun, Litla Dimun, SuduroyAppendix 1 LanguageAppendix 2 Glossary of Faroese geographical termsAppendix 3 Further InformationIndex
