A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Sandoy

The island of Sandoy is located within the Faroe Islands archipelago, which is owned by Denmark. The village of Sandur boasts the largest population on the island with 532 inhabitants. The villages of Skarvanes, Skopun, Skálavík, Húsavík and Dalur can also be found on the island of Sandur. The name comes from the relatively sandy soil that makes up the island.