Iceland review - 2012, Blaðsíða 46

44 ICELAND REVIEW
and should he decide to add hákarl, fermented
shark, he just has to head down to the harbor
to buy reportedly the best in all of Iceland.
The end of summer typically slows the
tourist season to a trickle but Jónas Emilsson,
who runs Salka with his siblings guðrún
and Börkur, says that the increase in visitors
and the lengthening of the tourist season in
Iceland in recent years has meant that the res-
taurant can now be open longer and through-
out the year. year-round ferry operation from
mainland Europe and more competition on
the car hire market helps, he adds, as does
the return of direct flights from Reykjavík.
The capital only being 40 to 50 minutes away
“will change everything for us,” Jónas states.
TRAVEL
GEOLOGY
Nestled on the eastern shores of Skjálfandi bay, the small town of Húsavík has carved out a reputation as the whale watching capital of Europe.
Three simple steps
1. You place your order, at least
24 hrs in advance
2. You pick up your products at the
Departure/Arrival store
3. You pay for your products when
you pick them up
Take The Shortcut – Start Your Trip at Home
ORDER &
PICK UP
KEFLAVIK, ICELAND