Fanø

District: Ribe amt

Area: 55sq.km/21sq.mi

Population: 3,200

The North Sea island of Fanø, developed from a sandbank in the sea, lies off the coast of South Jutland opposite the port of Esbjerg. With its miles of sandy beaches it has become a popular holiday resort. During the holiday season there are ferries every half hour from Esbjerg; the crossing takes about 20 minutes.