Small enough to hardly be marked on maps, the Faroe Islands are an archipelago of 18
islands in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. A paradise for nature lovers that
conceals rocky cliffs overlooking the sea, picturesque fishing villages, and green peaks
offering a breathtaking view of the fjords below.
Bad weather?
There is a lot to explore along the islands coasts
At the beginning of June, I headed to the Faroe Islands with two other friends, Chiara and Enrico, all sharing a passion for photography and the wilderness. The main goal of our expedition was to take photos and videos for the local tourism board, visit some of the island's most famous locations, and discover some hidden gems.
We had scheduled numerous hikes on different islands, but the weather wasn't kind to us. Thick fog and frequent showers forced us to adjust our programs: we couldn't head into the islands' interior due to poor visibility and focused on exploring the coasts. Eventually, this change of plans didn't turn out to be so bad!
Observing Puffins and Seagulls up close
We visited two of the archipelago’s main islands, Streymoy and Vagar, and the more southern and hidden island of Suðuroy. Among the locations that most struck me are the Múlafossur waterfall that drops directly into the ocean (on the island of Vagar) and the massive Eggjarnar cliff (on the island of Suðuroy).
About
Nicola Cagol
Nicola is a video maker and photographer by profession, adventurer by passion. Or maybe vice versa. Born in the heart of the Dolomites, since childhood his father shared with him his love for mountains and wildlife. After spending most of his adult life working as a scientist, Nicola decided to turn his passion for the outdoors and photography into a fulltime job. Riding a bike or with a backpack on his shoulders, he's always looking for new places to explore and stories to tell.
