Hoddevik

Hoddevik is a village and surf beach in Stad Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the western coast of the Stadlandet peninsula.

Hoddevik
Village
View of the village valley, from access road.
Hoddevik
Location in Vestland
Hoddevik
Hoddevik (Norway)
Coordinates: 62°07′23″N 05°10′03″E
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictNordfjord
MunicipalityStad Municipality
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
6750 Stadlandet

Hoddevik has good surf as it is exposed to west swells, but remains very wind-sheltered due to the surrounding high mountains.[2] The white sand beach and a local surf-hostel add to Hoddevik's appeal.[3]

References

  1. "Hoddevika, Selje" (in Norwegian). yr.no. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  2. "Hoddevik - Visit Norway". Visit Norway. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  3. "Stad Surfing Hostel and Surf Hire". Retrieved 10 October 2015.
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