Streymoy is the largest and most populated island of the Faroe Islands. The capital, Tórshavn, is located on its southeast coast. The name means "island of currents". It also refers to the largest region of the country that also includes the islands of Hestur, Koltur and Nólsoy.Torshavn is an interesting mix of old and new, while the 600m-tall Vestmanna cliffs in the island’s north are all aflutter with seabirds.Named after Thor, the Nordic God of War, Torshavn is a mini city with a cathedral, parliament, harbour and fort, along with a good range of restaurants, cafes, shops and museums. Foodies should book a table at KOKS, the first Faroese restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star. Walking through the narrow alleys of the Tinganes district – site of the cathedral and parliament – you will see traditional turf-roofed houses alongside modern buildings with colourful facades. The harbourfront, Vastbotnur, is one of the best places to soak up the city’s maritime atmosphere, sipping a coffee at a pavement cafe while watching fishing boats return with their catch.
