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Storm Petrel Colony

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Around an hour's walk from Nólsoy village, a storm petrel colony is claimed to be the world's biggest. They're best observed at dusk. Guided bird tours including basic accommodation are organised through the village hostel-café Kaffistovan.


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1. Skansin Fort

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2. Tinganes

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3. Havnarkirkja

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4. Focus Gallery

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6. Listasavn Føroya

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8. Lydersen

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