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and Development Agency - TOURISM Reykjanesbær - Hafnir Once an important fishing port, the picturesque village of Hafnir is today a growing tourist attraction, thanks in part to the Marine Aquarium. Home to some 30-40 species of fish, crabs and shellfish found in Icelandic waters, it is the only facility of its kind in the country built on dry land, and offers visitors the opportunity to taste, as well as see, the rich variety of marine life on display. The local church, built in 1861, is also worth a visit, while the anchor which stands on the road south of the village is all that remains of the schooner Jamestown, which ran aground in 1870 with the loss of all hands on board, none of whom was ever found.  South of Hafnir a cairn near the ocean salmon fry ranch at Kalmannstjörn marks the commencement of Prestastígur, another of the many old trails which criss-cross the region. The main road, however, continues south to reach the spectacular cliff formations at Hafnarberg, home to countless thousands of seabirds and one of the greatest natural attractions in the Reykjanes region. Accessible by means of a path running from the car park, the walk takes 35-45 minutes, although visitors should leave themselves plenty of time to enjoy the stunning variety of birdlife on display. 
 The Reykjanes Tourist Board Hafnargata 57 IS-230 Reykjanesbær Iceland Tel. + 354 421 6760, fax + 354 421 6199 rtb@rnb.is |
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