Gálgin
Gálgin is a headland in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands and has an elevation of 276 metres. Gálgin is situated near the village Øravík, as well as near the locality Gálgatangi.Places of Interest
Highlights include Øravíkar kirkja and Church of Tvoroyri.
Church of Tvoroyri
Church
Church of Tvoroyri is a national church in Tvøroyri, Faroe Islands. Church of Tvoroyri is situated 2½ km north of Gálgin.
Hovs kirkja
Church
Hovs kirkja is a church, which is situated 3 km southeast of Gálgin.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Øravík and Froðba.
Øravík
Village
Øravík is a village on the east coast of the island of Suðuroy in the Faroe Islands.
Froðba
Village
Froðba is a village located furthest out on the north…
Øravíkarlíð
Village
Øravíkarlíð or Líðin is a village on the island of Suðuroy, the southernmost of the Faroe Islands. Øravíkarlíð is situated 2½ km northwest of Gálgin.
Gálgin
- Headland with an elevation of 276 metres (906 feet)
- …is also known as “Heimari Gálgi”
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
61.53257° or 61° 31′ 57″ north
Longitude
-6.78787° or 6° 47′ 16″ west
Open location code
9CHMG6M6+2V
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Gálgatangi and Høvdatangi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Tjaldavík and Øravík.
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