Patreksfjörður

Patreksfjörður, vivid and charming, is the largest town in the Southern Westfjords. It is predominantly a fishing town with various services and public administrations. The town is rich of commercial and cultural history, the birthplace of many well known Icelandic artists and a base for English, French and German fishermen, merchants and naval mariners in early days. Just a few kilometers outside the town there is an excellent nine hole golf course, as well as many beautiful hiking trails. The harbor is open 24 hours and all service is available around the clock. Two small ships can be alongside at the same time at the pier of 230 meters in length. All sizes of cruise ships can be accommodated at anchor. It takes tender boats 5 to 10 minutes to reach the port, which is about 10 minutes walk from the town.