Skáli
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Eysturoy
Eysturoy means East island and is the second-largest of the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic, both in size and population. It is separated by a narrow sound from the main island of Streymoy. Eysturoy is extremely rugged, with some 66 separate mountain peaks, including Slættaratindur, the...
, located in the Runavíkar municipality. Its postal code is FO 480. In 2005 its population was 618. The current church in the village was opened in 1940.
Skáli is home to the largest shipyard in the Faroe islands
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
, with its fine harbour and good reputation for shipbuilding and repairs.
The village soccer team is called Skála Ítróttarfelag or Skála ÍF
Skála ÍF
Skála Ítróttarfelag is a Faroese football club based in Skáli, municipality of Runavík. The club was founded on 15 May 1965. They currently play in 1. deild, which is the second best football division of the Faroe Islands....
and the Skála Stadium
Skála Stadium
Skála Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Skáli, Faroe Islands. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Skála ÍF. The stadium holds 2,000 people and opening in 1968....
is capable of accommodating 2000 spectators.