Vatnsnes

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Vatnsnes is a peninsula in Iceland. At Vatnsnesi is one of the largest seal colonies in Iceland.^{[citation needed]} Examples of such places are in Hindisvík and Ósar. Seals have been protected for many years in Hindisvík.^{[citation needed]} A stone hut was built at Ósar on the eastern side of the peninsular in which to watch the seals without their knowledge.

Visitors travelling around the peninsula of Vatnsnes can also visit another landmark, Borgarvirki. It is a volcanic plug (gosstapi), and the Icelandic sagas mention that in earlier centuries it was used for military purposes.[citation needed]