Lake Sorvagsvatn also called Leitisvatn is the biggest lake in the Faroe Islands located on the island of Vágar. The lake covers an area of 3.4 square kilometers. It is more than three times the size of the 2nd biggest lake Fjallavatn, which also lies on the island of Vágar.
The lake is actually an optical illusion because it appears as if the lake is considerably higher than the ocean. In reality, the lake is only 30 meters above sea level, and the cliff facing the camera is 100 meters high.
The lake itself is nothing extravagant, other than being the biggest one on the Faroe Islands. It’s over six-kilometer long. However, the headlands on either side of the Lake drop precipitously from heights of 252 and 376 m. into the North Atlantic.
The locals have a fierce debate about the name of the lake. The inhabitants of Sørvágur take pride in the fact that the lake is named after their village. While the inhabitants of Miðvágur want to name the lake Leitisvatn. Since, on their side of the lake, the land alongside the body of water is called Leiti.
Today it may seem odd to call the lake Sørvágsvatn given the reality, that the village of Miðvágur is situated closer to the lake, than the village of Sørvágur. The explanation for this is that the village of Sørvágur was settled before Miðvágur.
The local inhabitants mostly refer to Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn simply by calling it ‘the Lake’ (Vatni). Among the inhabitants on the island, everybody is familiar with what ‘the Lake’ is. It is mostly when people from other parts of the Faroes refer to the lake either by calling it Sørvágsvatn or Leitisvatn that the debate will occur.
The lake is known for its clear waters and scenic surroundings. The lake is surrounded by cliffs and hills and is popular for activities such as hiking, fishing, and swimming. There is also a small island located in the lake which is a popular spot for picnicking and birdwatching.
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Lake Sorvagsvatn also called Leitisvatn is the biggest lake in the Faroe Islands located on the island of Vágar.
Lake Sorvagsvatn also called Leitisvatn is the biggest lake in the Faroe Islands located on the island of Vágar.
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