Stóri Drangur
Sea arch.
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Drangarnir is a pair of towering sea stacks in the Atlantic between the islet of Tindhólmur and the island of Vágar in the Faroe Islands, close to the islands' airport, about 6 km in a straight line west of Sørvágur. Its name means «the sea stacks» in Faroese. The larger stack, Stóri Drangur, has a huge natural arch carved by the waves at its base, through which small boats pass on calm days, and the smaller is called Lítli Drangur. They stand in front of Tindhólmur with its jagged peaks, one of the most photographed views in the Faroes. The stacks can be seen from a distance from several points on the west coast of Vágar and from the small village of Bøur. Getting close is usually done on boat trips from Sørvágur in season, or on a long hike over private land that is usually allowed only with a guide. Boat trips and the hike are paid, while views from a distance are free. The sea is often rough, so trips can be cancelled in bad weather, and the best season is May to September.
Sea arch.
Jagged peaks.
Distant view.
Vágar, Faroe Islands
By boat trip or guided hike.
Yes, from a distance on the Vágar coast.