Vatnsnes
Vatnsnes is a peninsula jutting into Húnaflói in northern Iceland. It is surrounded by waters of Miðfjörður on the west and Húnafjörður on the east. It is home to one of the largest seal colonies in Iceland, among others at Hindisvík and Ósar.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Peninsula
- Description: peninsula in Iceland
- Also known as: “Vatnsnes Peninsula”
Vatnsnes
- Category: landform
- Location: Northwest, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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