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Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland

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Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland overview

Heimaey, the largest island in the Westman Islands, features a picturesque port surrounded by stunning cliffs and volcanic landscapes. The harbor is a bustling hub for fishing and tourism, with colorful boats and charming buildings lining the waterfront. The port offers access to various outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching (notably puffins), and exploring volcanic sites. The island's unique geology and scenic views make it a captivating destination for visitors. The community is tight-knit, with a rich history, including a volcanic eruption in 1973 that significantly shaped the island's landscape.

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by ubazame

Walked the mountain of lava which was created when the volcano eruption buried half the town. It was pouring rain and wind gusts of 40 mph so our shore excursion was cancelled. Given how often there is bad weather here, I'm surprised they didn't have some extra options for shore excursions - like more bus rides so you could sightsee and stay dry! They had one bus excursion (totally prebooked) - everything else involved getting soaking wet or was cancelled.

Visited: Jul 17, 2017

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by mccwelsh

Our excursion to the "bird cliffs" was excellent. The view point was the best we found of all the others. While it was rainy and cool the chance to see the puffins was worth the dampness and chill. The tender too and from the ship was very rough. Not sure it was really safe for older passengers.

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by radiationman

Small town. Did the Caves & Islands Rib Safari excursion. Suited up lots of fun speeding around the entire Island. Viewed some great landscapes and lots of birds. Several folks we met went whale watching and saw lots of whales and puffins. had some extra time so we visited the Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary / Sæheimar Aquarium, short walk small place not necessarily worth it would have been better to walk around town. If you go they do not accept cash!

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