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About Iceland

Let us quench your thirst for knowledge about Iceland, whether it be geography, historical trivia or geological information.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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Recreation

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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Stagley Island

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 65.2435368° N 23.8065386° W

About Stagley Island

Island Stagley is the southernmost of the Vestureyjar archipelago, just south of the centre of the bay. Islands Bjarneyjar are 4-5 km to the north, Islet Grassker the same distance to the south and Island Ellidaey double that distance to the east. Island Stagley looks rather uninviting, flat and open to the weather and brakers, but it is larger than the eye sees from the sea and has its relatively short history of inhabitancy.

Sagas of IcelandIt was used for cattle grazings according to the Sturlunga Saga and probably was populated in 1570, when it was the property of the Reykholar Church. The Flatey County bought it around the middle of the 20th century and was used for hay making and as winter grazings for sheep. In 1681, two families lived there and according to the census from 1703 fourteen people lived there. During that century one or two families lived on the island, but shortly after 1801 it was permanently abandoned.

The island is isolated and other islets of the group do not offer any advantages. Its inhabitants based their livelihood mainly on the nearby fishing grounds and somewhat on egg picking, bird hunting and eider down collecting. It did not carry many domestic animals as can be seen in the 1701 Farm Registry, where only three cows and one heifer are mentioned. Landings on the island were difficult, the surf and brakers often banned fishing and sometimes calm weather added to the isolation. Water supplies were limited and the other inhabitants of the county opposed the inhabitancy of the island as they suspected the farmers there of hunting hundreds of eiders for survival. Since the island was abandoned, the vegetation has flourished and the number of birds has increased greatly.

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