Eyrarbakki is a friendly village that used to be the largest commercial community and the main harbour on the South Coast of Iceland. A large number of preserved houses from the period 1890-1920 are situated in Eyrarbakki and therefore a visit is like reverting a 100 years back in time. Other popular tourist attractions are The Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum and the Árnessýsla Folk Museum, located at legendary "The House" in Eyrarbakki, built in 1765. A fine camping site, guesthouse and restaurant, are also in Eyrarbakki. On the rocky shoreline you can witness an amazing view of the Atlantic ocean, as well as watching the surf break. It is an ideal spot for hiking and bird watching. The Flói Bird Reserve lies northwest of Eyrarbakki. It is an important nesting area, especially for wetland birds and is listed in The Bird Life International Association.