Charming village on the coast

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Eyrarbakki is a small town on the south coast. It was formerly the main harbour town  and trading place on the south coast.

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It is known for its quint old houses  that were built close to one another along the coast. Now it has become a popular place to live in and more and more houses are being renovated.

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The House (Húsið) is a museum of olden times. It is in one of Iceland’s oldest buildings from 1765. It was built by  Danish merchants who overwintered in Iceland.

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The village Eyrarbakki, along with its beautiful coastline,  is a popular tourist attraction.

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