Sandgerði
Sandgerði has for many centuries been known as a centre for ship-outfitting, and now around 200 ships are fitted out every year. The town recieved full trading rights in 1990 and now roughly 1300 people inhabit it. The name Sandgerði is taken originally from the local stately home of Sandgerði which comes into view as you drive into the town.
Básendar in Sandgerði was in previous centuries one of the most important commercial centres in the country because of the trade in dried fish, and is mentioned in Icelandic works of fiction by the novelist Halldór Laxnes. Básendar-Stafnes and Hvalsnes are ancient places in Sandgerði, Hvalsnes being a former priests seat with it´s beautiful stone church still standing.
The Sjómannastofan lighthouse in Sandgerði is one of few of it´s kind in the country and is a great place to look around and also worth visiting is the Nature Centre (Fræðasetrið), where guests can learn more about the birds, beaches and sealife of the area in an unusual and exciting way. Also in Sandgerði are the chances to go angling, whale- and bird-watching and sailing out to Eldey island.
As you can see, there is plenty on offer here and we hope you enjoy your stay.