Iceland - Breiðafjörður Nature Reserve

"Breiðafjörður is a large shallow bay located in Western Iceland, with an exceptional combination of natural features and cultural and historical heritage. It is approximately 50 km wide and 125 km long, encircled by mountains, including the volcano Snæfellsjökull on the Snæfellsnes peninsula on the south side, and the Western Fjords peninsula to the north. The coast is a fairly narrow strip interspersed with farms and small urban areas. The spectacular land- and seascape consists of shallow seas, small fjords and bays and the inner part of extensive intertidal areas dotted with about 3,000 islands, islets and skerries. The area contains about half of Iceland's intertidal area and over one-third of its coastline. Tides of six metres, unique for Iceland, contribute to the diverse land- and seascapes..."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

Flatey is the largest o fthe 40 small islands dotting the Breidafjorour Bay. Thanks to Steffi of Germany.