Stø
Killer whales in the sea off Stø
Coastal radar station Stø
Stø is a fishing village in Norway . It is located at the northern end of the Vesterålen island Langøya . The place is mainly known for the whale safaris that start from here and the nearby old fishing village of Nyksund , which can be reached on foot from Stø via the Queen's Path. There is a radar station on the coast .
Around 200 people live in Stø all year round. The main livelihood of the inhabitants is fishing . Stø has its own fish factory and a salmon farm . Another source of income comes from tourism in summer . The Stø mobile home camp is located directly at the harbor .
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Coordinates: 69 ° 1 ' N , 15 ° 7' E