Golden sand
Between mountains.
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Kvalvika is a bay on the northeast side of Moskenesøya in Flakstad Municipality, in the Lofoten archipelago of northern Norway, about 23 km west of the Lofoten hub in a straight line. It is framed by the mountains Ryten to the north and Kjerringa to the south and faces the Norwegian Sea. At the head of the bay lie two sandy beaches, Nordvika and Vestervika, separated by a steep slope. The bay was once inhabited, but heavy breakers and poor harbour conditions made it unsuitable for fishing, so its men fished on the other side of the island, and it was abandoned in 1938. Today it is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Flakstad in summer. Golden sand stretches between towering green mountains that drop straight into the sea, and the water is clear green and turquoise. A huge rock cliff rises at the end of the beach above the waves, and from the trail above, the whole bay appears ringed by peaks. No road reaches the beach. A trail of about 2 km leads from Torsfjord, and another of about 3.5 km from Markjorda. The path between the two beaches over the rough slope was secured with chains in summer 2011. The trail is rocky and steep in places, so wear proper hiking shoes and carry plenty of water.
Between mountains.
Above the waves.
From Torsfjord.
Flakstad, Nordland, Norway
No, it is reached on foot.
About 2 km from Torsfjord.