Lakes of The Faroe Islands

Lakes Of The Faroe Islands

The most important lakes in the Faroe Islands are Leitisvatn on Vágar, Fjallavatn also on Vágar, Sandsvatn on Sandoy, Eiðisvatn on Eysturoy and Toftavatn on Eysturoy. There are many other lesser lakes across the whole country, most of them used for leisure-fishing. Some of the lakes are also used for electricity-production, and especially Eiðisvatn near Eiði and the water-systems around Vestmanna are important in this context. Also in Strond on Borðoy and at Botnur in Suðuroy there are important power-plants.

Read more about Lakes Of The Faroe Islands:  List of 10 of The Largest Lakes in The Faroe Islands (Natural Sizes), List of Lakes in The Faroe Islands, Further Reading

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