EYRARBAKKI

Eyrarbakki, pop. 585, is a friendly village that used to be the largest commercial community and main harbor on the South Coast of Iceland. A large number of preserved houses from 1890 - 1920 are situated in Eyrarbakki and a visit is therefore like going 100 years back in time. Other great attractions are The Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum and the Árnessýsla Folk Museum which is located in a building constructed in 1765, famously known as "The House". Here you can also find a campsite, hostel, guesthouses and a great restaurant. On the rocky shoreline is an amazing view of the Atlantic Ocean where you can watch the surf break. It is an ideal spot for hiking and bird watching. Passing the beautiful recreational forest Hallskot northwest of Eyrarbakki you enter the Flói Bird Reserve. It is an important nesting area, especially for wetland birds, and is listed as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by Bird Life International.

ÁRBORG

The Municipality of Árborg was established in 1998. It consists of the town Selfoss, villages of Eyrarbakki, Stokkseyri and the Sandvík area. This region offers great options for recreation and relaxation including a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, art galleries, museums and swimming pools, as well as a 9-hole golf course in Selfoss. A perfect location for any visitor who wants to stay closer to nature and explore unique landscapes such as large lava fields and black sand beaches.

The Árborg area has a population of 10.346 people (September 2020).