Leynar Beach
Leynar
A bay with light-colored sand just 20 minutes from Tórshavn. A small lake and valley behind the beach are good for short walks.
Leynar is a small village on the west coast of Streymoy and has a light-colored sandy beach, rare in the Faroe Islands. Across the bay, steep mountain silhouettes rise like those of Kalsoy, and on fine days the water turns a brilliant blue. The lake and valley behind the beach are suited to short walks, and the village makes a rest stop on the way to Saksun. The water stays cold year-round, so take care if you go in. It is about 20 minutes' drive from Tórshavn.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hvalvík Church
- Vestmanna Sea Cliffs
- Fossá Waterfall
- Slættaratindur
- Funningur Church
- Saksun
- Tjørnuvík
- Sørvágsvatn & Trælanípa