Your horn beach
Vestrahorn Beach is located on the flat coast of southeast Iceland next to the eponymous scenic mountain, which is also called "Batman Mountain". The road that leads to the beach is private, so you need to be prepared for this circumstance. From Hofn you can get here in 10 minutes. Stunning beauty of the natural plain as if specially created for the pilgrimage of photographers from around the world.
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Descripció de la platja
Once upon a time, the first farm was founded in these places. In World War II, it was used by the British army. Now nearby, in Stocknes, operates a NATO radar station. Tourists come here for the sake of the natural northern beauties, the opportunity to see firsthand the power of the Atlantic Ocean.
On the shore with the help of wind and water, lava dunes are constantly formed. Closer to the sea, wet sand gives the full illusion that travelers are walking on the surface of the water. Lazy seals sometimes crawl out here onto the coast untouched by civilization.
Since the road to Westrahorn is not so difficult and relatively smooth, it can be visited not only in summer but also in winter. Winter landscapes are just as impressive.
The fare that is charged for passing to the beach is spent on keeping the natural environment intact. Tourists are not recommended to walk on the grass, which protects the coastal dunes from scattering.
The Black beach is popular not only among lovers of long journeys but also among filmmakers. In the vicinity of Westrahorn, you can visit the Viking settlement, which was rebuilt for the filming of the movie, and was later left and became another magnificent decoration of these places.
At the mine, which is open near the beach, sand and stones are mined, which are used for interior and exterior decoration of houses, stone carpets, various kinds of road surfaces.
When is it better to go?
"Suvi", mille temperatuur on umbes +10 kraadi, kestab kuni 3 kuud. Parim aeg reisimiseks on juulist augustini, kui eelmise aasta lumi on juba kadunud ja turistid naudivad "valgetel" öödel Marsi maastikke, fjorde ja liustikke. Alates septembrist on päevane aeg vähenenud, ühistranspordi aktiivsus langeb ja loodus naeratab vähem. Kliima ettearvamatuse tõttu tasub varuda vihmakeep ja tuulekindel riietus. Golfi hoovus aitab soojad rohelised niidud ja haruldaste lindude mass.
Vídeo: Platja Your horn
Infrastructure
A wide range of services is offered to its guests by one of the nearest hotels, which is about 10 minutes drive from the airport, Dynjandi Farm Holidays, 4*. It is located on the pastoral territory of the farm, which is working on breeding horses of an old Icelandic breed.
Guests can go for a walk to the surrounding black beaches as part of a group of up to 5 people. Any nook of the spectacular scenery will be available to you. The hotel can also book a tour to the glacier, caves, other excursions.
The hosts provide tourists with an excellent home-made breakfast, provide information on the weather forecast, optimal routes, the condition of roads, and recommend the choice of a restaurant or a shop.
It should be noted that the nearest stores are open until 5-6 pm. There is a small shop on the territory of the guesthouse where you can buy anything from food, drinks, souvenirs.
Hofn is very close. Local cafes have a huge selection of various seafood. Lobsters can be found everywhere: in pasta, soup or pizza. The city has a shopping center and a supermarket, several museums, an information center, thermal baths. You can not only admire the ice here, but also eat it and drink it. Local establishments offer their customers real glacial water.