Breidafjörður

Breidafjörður is a fjord located on the west coast of Iceland, to the north of Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is situated to the south of the island's major fjord system, Eyjafjörður. Breidafjörður stretches approximately 150 kilometers in length, with a maximum depth of about 130 meters. The fjord's northern area is characterized by a series of tributary fjords that extend inland.

Breidafjörður's landscape is shaped by volcanic activity and glacial retardation. The fjord is flanked by low-lying volcanic islands and separating arm bays. The regional streams and tributaries are mostly driven by rainfall, rather than snowmelt as in numerous other areas of Iceland. The surrounding mountainous and glacial regions of Elliðaey, Hraungerði, and Kolgranna contribute to the area's varied climate.

The species of fish that inhabit Breidafjörður include cod, halibut, and catfish. Fin whales are occasionally found in the firm's shallow waters. The fjord has been speculated to contain valuable coal deposits, formerly exploited by early settlements along its shores. The accessible coastlines are traversed by hiking trails and widely explored by sailors.