Leirvík is a town located on Eysturoy, the second-largest island of the Faroe Islands, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark in the North Atlantic. The town is situated on the eastern coast of the island.
Leirvík was historically an important regional ferry harbour, serving as a significant transportation hub for the area. The town's strategic coastal location on Eysturoy's east coast made it a key point for maritime connections between communities in the Faroe Islands.