Þórðarhöfði Cape is found on the northernmost part of the Tröllaskagi Peninsula. The cape extends outward into the Atlantic Ocean like an outstreched arm, and locks in a beautiful lagoon nestled between the embrace of the sea and the tranquil stillness of the cape. Þórðarhöfði, a dramatic natural formation, is bound to the mainland by a remarkable 2.7-kilometer-long beach strip, which is unique as it is not a sandy beach but a great expanse, covered in a mosaic of large, sharp stones. From the beach you see an island just off the horizon, called Málmey. The cape and the island are known for their dramatic and picturesque landscapes. The coastline features steep cliffs that plunge into the ocean, providing breathtaking views of the arctic waters and the surrounding area.
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Accessibility
There is a 450-meter-long gravel road that leads to the beach. With a permission from the owner, you can drive a 4x4 along the lagoon site, all the way to the cape, but be vary of the tides.
Services nearby
Nearest hospital is in Sauðárkrókur, 47 kilometres away. Around this area, there are many hotels, airbnbs and guesthouses. The cape is only 12 km from the village of Hofsós which is a large village with all the basic services you need.
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Basecamp and facilities
At the start of the beach that leads to the cape, there is a small parking area. Within 3 kilometers lies a farm with fields better suited for larger basecamps. There are no facilities at this location. Phone coverage is excellent.
Risk factors
The waves can be treacherous. The rocks on the beach are large stones, making it difficult to walk in. The cape itself has high cliffs in places, where rockfalls occur and the edges are unstable.
Visitors
The area is a low tourist attraction but more popular with the locals for short hikes.
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