Refvika

Refvika
Refvik (unofficial)
Village
Refvikstranden beach in Refvik
Interactive map of Refvika
Refvika
Refvika
Coordinates: 61°59′54″N 5°05′24″E / 61.9984°N 5.0899°E / 61.9984; 5.0899
CountryNorway
RegionWestern Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictNordfjord
MunicipalityKinn Municipality
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
126
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Post Code
6710 Raudeberg

Refvika is a village in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located on the north side of the island of Vågsøy, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northwest of the village of Raudeberg, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of Vedvika, and 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) southwest of Langenes. The village of Kvalheim is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the southwest on the other side of a mountain.

The village lies between the lake Refvikvatnet and the ocean. The local Refviksanden beach, with its beautiful silver sand, is a 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) long beach is a popular swimming beach that draws many tourists. Refvika has a population of about 110 people.

The Tornado Måløy FK association football team sometimes plays in Refvika.