Sited at the toe of boot-shaped Reykjanes Peninsula is an idyllic spot with a small sandy beach to one side and rocky shoreline on the other. Guarded by two lighthouses, one of which is Iceland’s tall...

As the track winds through the rather barren Kaldidalur valley you’ll enjoy sweeping views of mountains and glaciers. The valley lies between the rounded volcanic summit Ok (1198m) and Iceland´s secon...

An area of extensive natural birch woodland, Husafell is a popular holiday spot for Icelanders. Artist Pall Guðmundsson lives at Husafell and his facial sculptures are visible in rocks around the loca...

From Husafell it’s only about 14km to the lava cave Surtshellir. The cave or lava tube is about 1.5km long and its height ranges from 8-10m down to about 2-4m at the end of the cave. There are five op...

This lovely beach, backed by dunes and overlooked by a striking wooden church is located on the south coast of the peninsula. It’s a short detour from road 574 to the car park at the end of the road,...

Be aware that the waves on this beach can be unpredictable and there are dangerous currents in the area. We recommend you keep a distance of 25m from the sea under normal conditions and 40m when the s...

Near the tip of the peninsula on its south side, you’ll find this shapely crater just south of the road. A path runs up its left flank and there’s a superb view from the summit. Beware of ice on the p...

Located 10km from Bolungarvik, Skalavik is a peaceful bay facing the ocean where a handful of farmers used to live year round. On a clear evening in early summer you may be lucky to catch the midnight...

The long peninsula south of Patreksfjordur ends at Iceland’s most westerly point and it takes a bit of effort to get there on a bone-shaking gravel road. However, you’ll be rewarded with glorious beac...

This wide bay, just off road 612, boasts an exceptionally beautiful golden sand beach, aquamarine waters and untouched scenic surrounds. A stop here is definitely recommended for a stroll along the 2....