Life in Icelandic towns like Akranes is quite different from life in Reykjavik, the country's capital and only large city.
Towns in Iceland are usually very small compared to the capital. For example, Kópavogur, the second city, has only 30,799 inhabitants.
We are in Akranes, a coastal town with a lot of wind and the smell of the sea, and a population of around 7,500 inhabitants.
In towns like this, it is common for the community to get to know each other, creating a close and friendly environment.
Iceland is famous for its stunning natural beauty, and the towns are no exception. In Akranes and other similar towns, residents often have more direct access to nature, with landscapes that include mountains, fjords, coastlines, and waterfalls.
This provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and cave exploration.
In smaller towns, the economy is often based on industries such as fishing, agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy. In the case of Akranes, fishing has traditionally been an important source of employment. However, each town has its own specific economic structure.
Icelandic towns often have basic services and amenities satisfied, such as schools, health care centers and shops that cover their needs, but suffer from a lack of others such as variety in restaurants and entertainment, and limited public transport. It is possible that they are connected to another town with a single daily bus frequency, which is reduced in winter. In Iceland there is no train network.
Life in the villages of Iceland is very calm and relaxed. Being in the country with the lowest crime rate in the world, imagine what that means. As a counterpart, at least us, we are feeling a sensation of loneliness that is not very easy to bear in long stays.
Icelandic traditions and customs, such as music, dance and local festivities, play an important role in village life. They give importance to these events, we imagine that as a good antidote to counteract that feeling of loneliness.
We really enjoyed our stay here, feeling ownership of the landscape is something that does not commonly happen. Although the wind did not stop, the appearances of the sun dyed everything with joy.
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