Denmark 🇩🇰, Faroe Islands, village Gjógv

The village of Gjógv is located at the northeastern end of the island of Eysturoy, in the Faroe Islands, about 63 km north of the road leading to the capital Torshavn. The name of the village comes from a 200-meter gorge that descends directly into the sea. The village was mentioned for the first time in 1584, although it apparently existed long before that. Its economy was based on fishing and the sale of dried and salted fish.

The Faroe Islands are an ideal place for experienced travelers who want to take a break from the noisy resorts and the hustle and bustle of the city. The archipelago is located in the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean, between the Scottish Islands and Iceland, and attracts even the most sophisticated travelers with its beauty. The nature here is unique and impressive at first sight: gorges, lakes, numerous waterfalls, fjords and graceful rocks create a unique atmosphere.