The small Village of Gjógv is named after the 200 meter (656 foot) sea filled gorge that has defined the village for over 400 years. This geological feature serves as a natural harbor and provided the only safe landing for fishing boats in the turbulent waters of the North Atlantic.
Before the road was built through the mountains in 1960 the gorge was the primary lifeline for the community. Goods and passengers were hauled up the steep stone steps from the water level to the village plateau above.
Entry into the harbor, however, isn't for the feint of heart or the unskilled. The waves today churned the entry into a foaming boil of water laced with rocks ready to flip any boat not able to perfectly match the tiny channel into the back of the gorge.
Also not for the feint of heart today was the short hike up to the Gjógv loop. We started the hike and got hit by an incredible gust of wind that staggard us both. I was barely able to move and Anne was thankfully held in place by the fence next to her. So we both retreated to the car for the windy drive back to Tørshavn.Read more
March 26 in Faroe Islands ⋅ 🌬 2 °C