Kalvåg

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Kalvåg is a village located on the island of Frøya, in the district of Bremanger in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway, overlooking the open sea. Kalvåg was the Bremanger administrative centre until 1964. Today the village of Kalvåg, with a population of 352 (2006), has a unique collection of old waterfront buildings, reputed to be the largest and best-kept waterfront environment in the county. Many of the old wharf buildings have been restored and converted to provide accommodation. The harbour is very good, with spacious public quays. In the district of Bremanger there are tourist destinations as Grotlesanden, the Hornelen cliff, rock carvings in Vingen and the old trading stations of Rugsund and Smørhavn.