Vestmannaeyjar, or the Westman Islands, are an archipelago of 15 islands and 30 sea stacks off the southern coast of Iceland. In addition to their incredible natural beauty, the islands boast the world's largest population of summer-nesting puffins and a fascinating history. The history of the Westman Islands is as dark as it is intriguing, and begins at the very beginning of Iceland's history, with the first family to settle here.