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Skálavík
City in Sandoy, Faroe Islands
Overview
Skálavík is a peaceful coastal village on the island of Sandoy in the Faroe Islands, known for its dramatic landscapes, welcoming community, and authentic Faroese atmosphere. It's an ideal base for hiking, birdwatching, and soaking in the tranquility of island life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Faroe Islands
Region
Sandoy
Population
—
Time Zone
Atlantic/Faroe
Coordinates
61.83°, -6.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,070
Local Cost
$1,500
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
75
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
10.4°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
15.3°C
Record Low
-3.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1182 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
FAE
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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