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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jeanine Barone

The Atlantic islands harnessing rugged nature to create a unique wellness experience

Suanadypp spa bobs in the harbour of Glyvrar village - (Jóna Holm Kristoffersen)

With jagged peaks that seem to pierce the clouds, waterfalls surging across verdant slopes peppered with grazing sheep, deep ravines and wide fjords, and fog that drifts about like a billowing curtain, the Faroe Islands are wild and wonderful. So, it’s no wonder that the archipelago’s appeal revolves around nature-based activities that appeal to intrepid travellers.

The lives of the Faroese people are deeply intertwined with the surrounding landscape; a sense of peace pervades, with locals hiking trails that offer an intimate connection with nature, sailing in the fjords, relishing the stiff breezes and refreshing rains, and delighting in the colourful wildflowers and bird songs that accompany the long summer days.

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