Elliðaey

Coordinates: 63°27′55″N 20°10′30″W / 63.46528°N 20.17500°W / 63.46528; -20.17500 Elliðaey is the north-easterly most of the Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), an archipelago consisting of 15 or 18 islands (and assorted smaller rocks) located south of Iceland.[1] Contrary to an urban legend, it does not belong to the Icelandic singer Björk.[2] The island is 110 acres it is the third largest island in the archipelago. This island is not home to much wildlife but is a great place to see Puffins. The island is home to 2 houses, Population 5

Elliðaey is part of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago off of Iceland’s southern coast. It is the island located furthest to the north-east among the group.

References

  1. ↑ Nuttall, Mark, ed. (2012). "Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands)". Encyclopedia of the Arctic. Routledge. p. 2126. ISBN 9781136786808.
  2. ↑ Casimiro, Steve (July 9, 2013). "Elliðaey Island, Iceland". Adventure Journal. Adventure Journal LLC. Retrieved January 22, 2015.


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