Merarvík

Merarvík is a cove in , . Merarvík is situated nearby to the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Stapafell.

Peak
Photo: Chmee2, CC BY 3.0.
is a peak, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Merarvík.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hellnar and Arnarstapi.

Hamlet
Photo: Steinninn, CC BY 4.0.
is an ancient fishing , a cluster of old houses and buildings situated close to on the westernmost part of the peninsula, . is situated 2½ km east of Merarvík.

Photo: Steinninn, CC BY 4.0.
, often called Stapi, is a small fishing and tourism village on the southern coast of the in . It lies beneath the distinctive mountain Stapafell, close to , and is best known for its basalt sea cliffs, natural rock arches, seabird colonies and coastal walking trail to Hellnar.

Photo: Markus Trienke, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a national park located on the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in . The park is home to the ice-covered volcanic crater that was the setting for Jules Verne's book Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Merarvík

Latitude
64.75° or 64° 45′ north
Longitude
-23.7° or 23° 42′ west
Elevation
36 metres (118 feet)
Open location code
99PRQ822+22
Geo­Names ID
3414566
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Merarvík” goes by many names.
  • Icelandic: “Merarvík”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Olafsvik and Búðir.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Dagveroara Airport and Bárðalaug.

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