Sandur
Sandur is a village on the south coast of the island of Sandoy in the Faroe Islands. The Sandur hoard of silver coins, dating to the end of the 11th century, attests to the long history of the village.Places of Interest
Highlights: Sands kirkja.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Skarvanes.
Skarvanes
Village
Sandur
- Also known as: “Sand”
- Location: Sandoyar, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
61.8445° or 61° 50′ 40″ north
Longitude
-6.806° or 6° 48′ 22″ west
Elevation
113 metres (371 feet)
Open location code
9CHMR5VV+QH
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Skúli and Boðatangi.
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Highlights: Sandsvatn and Klubbin.
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