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Mykines village ( Faroese: /ˈmɪtʃiˌnɛs/; [1] Danish: Myggenæs) is the only settlement on Mykines Island, the westernmost of the Faroe Islands. It is a little coastal village with bright houses with turf roofs, with an old turf-roofed stone Church dating from 1878, and a small stream flowing through the village. [2] Population [ edit]
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Mykines is the westernmost of the 18 islands that make up the Faroe Islands. It stretches 8 km (5.0 mi) from east to west, and is 2-3 km (1.2-1.9 mi) at its widest from north to south. Mykines measures 9.6 km 2 (3.7 sq mi), but including the 86 islets and skerries, the area adds up to 10.14 km 2 (3.92 sq mi).
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Welcome to Mykines and Mykineshólmur, the westernmost islands in the Faroe Island archipelago. These islands literally belong to the birds, as they are a protected habitat for hundreds of migratory and breeding bird species. While the adorable puffin gets all the attention, the gannet and arctic terns are equally impressive. For more.
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A favourite amongst travellers to the Faroe Islands is to visit the westernmost island of Mykines, home to large sea bird colonies of which the most famed being the large number of puffins. Mykines is staggeringly beautiful and deserves its spot as the most sought after destination in the Faroe Islands.
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Every summer thousands of puffins migrate to the Faroe Islands - but mostly to Mykines, the Mekka for puffins. Welcome to Mykines, the stunning islet located in the Faroe Islands! Nestled in the North Atlantic Ocean, this remote and rugged destination is a true gem, offering visitors the chance to experience some of the most breathtaking landscapes and natural beauty in the world.
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Mykines in the Faroe Islands is easily one of the most breathtakingly beautiful and remote places in the world. Thousands of puffins, unspoiled cliffs and ridges as if designed for hiking and virtually no tourists. It is a dream come true for any adventure and animal lover. If you want to see puffins during your trip to the Faroe Islands than.
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Geology Mykines belongs to the oldest part of the Faroe Islands and was formed about 60 million years ago. The Faroese basalt is divided into three phases of eruption: the lower and oldest, the middle, and the upper and youngest; the lowest formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava through long fissures, forming flat volcanoes.
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Mykines is the westernmost of the 18 far-flung Faroe Islands. The island is the home of thousands of puffins and offers spectacular views and awe-inspiring nature. The island is among the most visited places in the Faroe Islands between May and August. Despite its popularity, the island has maintained a down-home feel.
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Helicopter travel is subsidised on the Faroes and is one of the main ways to reach the more remote, lesser populated islands. Although it is primarily a service for residents, it has firmly established itself as a way for visitors to fly to Mykines from Vagar Airport.
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One of the most unique sights in the Faroe Islands are "Drangarnir" Trøllkonufingur, meaning the Troll woman's finger, is a 313 m (1026 feet) tall monolith on the south-east side of Sandavágur. Vágar Built in 1865. The lake has been dubbed "the lake above the ocean" as the view from a particular angle functions as an optical illusion.
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Mykines is a car-free island, so it is peaceful even though there are many visitors. Mykines is a truly amazing place and is without a doubt the most sacred and fragile of all the places in the Faroe Islands that people can visit.
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On the way to Mykines we sail by the two unique sea stacks "Dranganir" and the beautiful islet of "Tindhólmur" and within 45 minutes you arrive at the most western island of the Faroe Islands. It is truly an amazing and extraordinary place.
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Mykines (pronounced 'Mee-chi-nes) lies off the west coast of Faroe Islands' main islands. The island is blessed with the largest puffin colony in the archipelago. Visitors to Mykines will see thousands of puffins during the summer season from early May to end of August.
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A Day Trip Guide To Mykines, Faroe Islands | The Common Wanderer This guide covers everything you need to know about Mykines, including how to get there, when to go, what to know, where to see the puffins and how to visit responsibly.
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It's also home to 500,000 puffins, the country's largest colony, named Lamba, making it the most-visited place in the Faroe Islands from April to August when the puffins land to nest. In 1997, Mykines had 3,000 visitors a year; in 2019, the island had more than 15,000.