Catch the true Icelandic relaxation, climbing a stunningly beautiful hill, plunging into the healing mud of the Blue Lagoon. Tourists are admired by alien black beaches, mysterious basalt columns in the ocean, wild animals, not afraid of people, and amazing local herring. Go to volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers in a jeep. A luxury hotel may not be close to a bird's market in the mountains, but the nearest village will welcome travelers very warmly. Look in our rating for a beach where you can plunge into the atmosphere of merging with nature.
Reynisfjara (Reynisfjara Beach) – one of the most popular destinations in recent times. The beach secured second place in the ranking of the best in Europe, even the Mediterranean, despite the fact that it is located in the North Atlantic. Further – only Antarctica. A little aside – the villages of Vic and Mirdal. The nature is mesmerizing with its unique untouched beauty and dramatic nature.
Diamond Beach is a magical place near the Jokulsarlon Glacier. Multi-colored icebergs of the most intricate shapes and incredible sizes are crowded on the black coast. Icebergs arrive on a black beach from the Breidamerkurokul glacier. Some have been living for more than 1000 years, others have long since melted, the smallest survive the last days.
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.
Nautholsvik Beach is a beach created artificially using natural geothermal springs and brought to the country's territory sunny golden sand from the southern hemisphere. It accepts up to 1000 visitors a year, is equipped even better than some Mediterranean resorts, and has been awarded the Blue Flag. An extreme recreation area for some, and great opportunity to relax for residents of the northern latitudes by all beach rules.
Raudasandur Beach is a very long sandy beach with red sand. The shade of the coast, depending on the time of day and the direction of the light, changes its shades from pinkish and peach to red. 10 km of the coastal line of the Westfirdir Peninsula in its southwestern part. The nearest village of Patrexfjordur, is about 20 km away.