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On the boundaries of Akranes town, to the northwest, is the nature reserve of Blautós and Innstavogsnes, which is protected in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act. There are specific rules that apply to the ... surroundings, determined by the town authorities. This conservation policy is defined in the town's organisational laws in the form of provisions regarding area regulation, land use planning and specific planning in connection with the conservation of the ... occasion, an annual spring cleaning takes place in Akranes where the people of the township join forces and clean the town after the dormancy of a long winter. Until now, the spring cleaning has begun at the end of April and gone on through the beginning of ... May. The institutions of the town of Akranes, such as the kindergartens and primary schools, are particularly diligent when it comes to keeping the environment clean and environmental education features very prominently in the town's schools ... also necessary in connection with the clearing of snow and spreading of salt over icy surfaces on the footpaths in Akranes.  Yard owners are particularly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the rules of the town of Akranes regarding the

town square, has been the centre of activity and cultural events in Akranes for as long as the town has existed. In 2013 it was decided to make certain alterations to the square and it was formally inaugurated in its renovated form on June 17th, 2014 ... the townspeople. Today, there are 90 plots available that are 100 square meters in size, and it is also possible to rent half a plot (50 square meters). . ... a footpath and cycling route alongside Langisandur and the different parts of the town are well connected. In 2013, Langisandur received the international Blue Flag environmental certification for the first time ... also promotes easy access to the forestry areas in Akranes for people who wish to improve their health through outdoor activities. There are 17 play areas in Akranes, located in every district of the town and ... found on the northern outskirts of the town. Every year, townspeople are given the option of renting a plot for cultivation. There is a long-standing tradition of growing potatoes in Akranes and the town has for decades maintained arable land to rent to

and present to them the benefits of living in a clean and beautiful environment. The town of Akranes is 8.2 square kilometres in size, a large part of it abuts the ocean and the coastline is a highly distinctive ... The town of Akranes is a place where it is deemed important to maintain a sophisticated urban environment and an attractive appearance that has a positive impact on the quality of life of its residents and makes the ... town more attractive to outsiders. The environmental goals in Akranes are to improve the treatment of its man-made and natural surroundings for the benefit of the town's residents and also to increase the general environmental awareness of the locals

The community in Akranes is vibrant and flourishing. Akranes has more residents than ever before and the town is a peaceful and beautiful place for families to make their permanent home. Akranes has a uniquely family ... -friendly and safe environment where there is particular emphasis on providing the residents with extensive, high-quality services. It is important for a flourishing town to have a robust and diverse cultural life where everyone can find something that suits ... them. There is a strong cultural scene in Akranes with at least two town fairs each year, Irish Days in July and the cultural fair Waking Days in November, where the locals and guests can enjoy all the best endeavours of the artists in the town, in

Transportation is an important policy area in Akranes, just like in other municipalities. Akranes town supervises and attends to open areas, footpaths and cycling routes, areas for outdoor activities and forestry, and ... various other upkeep, not least with regard to the new districts of the town. In addition, there are ongoing projects to renovate and maintain the sidewalks and streets in many parts of the town. Akranes has a bus .... In Akranes there is no fare charged for bus trips within the town, which are available on every week day between the hours of 7.10 and 18.00. The local bus does not run on weekends. There are two bus routes, the morning route between the hours

The town of Akranes supports leisure activities by providing a grant to all children and adolescents who are between the ages of 6-18 years and whose legal domicile is in Akranes. If a child has reached 18 years, he

Akranes has many and varied options for promoting and maintaining the fitness of its residents. The town's surroundings are ideal for physical exercise and outdoor activities of any kind. The town is very well suited ... popular and goes on all year round in the area. There is a sea swimming club,   Sjósundfélag Akraness, based in the town and it is open to all comers. The

Akranes Music School promotes a strong musical life in the town and also works towards increasing the abilities, knowledge and maturity of individuals. The Music School accommodates everyone who wants to pursue musical studies, irrespective of

outdoor activities as Akranes – both within and around the town limits. The Municipal Council is the governing body of Akranes and decides on how to make use of sources of income, what loans to take, how to allocate

for those looking to explore a slice of the west coast. A town of 7,600 people, Akranes is a classic fishing port that is peaceful, friendly and home to a wonderful folk museum and a lighthouse that is regularly open to tourists. Just a 40-minute-drive ... Welcome to Akranes. The west coast town of Akranes is home to a popular lighthouse and a folk museum. A charming small town and popular detour ... from Reykjavík, the town regularly welcomes visitors calling in before continuing to the Snæfellsnes peninsula. . OUTDOOR  ACTIVITIES. In Langisandur beach you can ... come and visit Guðlaug. Langisandur beach is a one kilometre long sandy beach that has been awarded the Blue Flag environmental certification. A walking and cycling path runs alongside the beach and nicely connects one part of the town to another ... and playing on the mountain as children. It’s known as a relatively easy climb, especially from the Akranes car park. A shorter climb will take you to Háihnúkur, which is 555 meters (1,820 feet), and has a nice view of the outskirts of the town. The