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Mykines

Mykines  >  Faroe Islands

Mykines is the most western island of the Faroe Islands. On the island there is an internationally important seabird colony with over 250,000 breeding pairs.

Añadido* por Ulrich Schwantes
Última actualización 1 agosto 2020

Descripción

Mykines is an island with rugged coasts, steep cliffs, and grass-covered slopes. the seabird colony is located on the western headland and on the islet Mykinesholmur. A footbridge connects Mykinesholmur with the main island. The hike from the village to the lighthouse at the end of the islet Mykinesholmur passes right through the large Frailecillo Atlántico colony. Moreover, Cormorán Moñudo breed on the rocks at the water's edge, while the cliffs are breedin sites of Arao Común , Alca Común and Fulmar Boreal. Mykinesholmur is the only place on the Faroe Islands that is home for the Alcatraz Atlántico. Gaviota Tridáctila breed on the cliffs next to the footbridge.

Detalles

Accesso

Boat trips from Soervagur to Mykines must be booked in advance. For schedules and contact details visit https://mykines.fo. Travelling time is 45 minutes. All visitors who wish to hike on Mykines must pay Hiking fee. The fee is used to protect the seabirds.

The narrow and in parts steep path to the lighthouse may be slippery depending on weather.

Terreno y habitat

Montaña , Pradera , Mar

Condiciones

Montañoso , Resbaladizo

Camino circular

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Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera

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Primavera

Ruta

Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Agotador

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

The island inhabits the endemic Mykines house mouse, a subspecies of Mus musculus.

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