Sørøya
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Sørøya is known as the “Green Island in the North” due to its intense greenery in the summer. The few roads here go through a magnificent landscape, and should you choose to set out on foot, you will find good fishing lakes, idyllic small places and “lagunes” with white beaches with shells and coral sand. Throughout time, boat has been the only way to get to the islands, and to this day the road network on the island is modest. Sørøya is split between two municipalities, the north part belongs to Hammerfest municipality and the southern part to the municipality of Hasvik. Today the island stands out as an oasis for nature and outdoor enthusiasts who can find several tour companies on the island offering a broad spectrum of activities and experiences. In addition, Sørøya is a haven for wildlife, with amongst other things birds, hares, sheep, and yes, hold on, a family of arctic camels! The island is also known as the kingdom of big fish, the world's largest cod weighing in at a whopping 47 kilos was caught here off the island with a rod. So, all that is left to do is get your fishing rod out and cast into the water!