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Reynisdrangar (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈreiːnɪsˌtrauŋkar̥]) are basalt sea stacks situated under the mountain Reynisfjall [ˈreiːnɪsˌfjatl̥] near the village Vík í Mýrdal in southern Iceland. It is framed by a black sand beach [1] that was ranked in 1991 as one of the ten most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world. [2]
- Jökulsárlón
Isolated large blocks of icebergs can be seen on the black...
- Vík í Mýrdal
In 1991, the US journal Islands Magazine counted the beach...
- Jökulsárlón
Isolated large blocks of icebergs can be seen on the black sand beach, sometimes called "diamond beach" because of ice chunks scattered on the sand. [18] The name of the beach is actually Eystri-Fellsfjara.
In 1991, the US journal Islands Magazine counted the beach at Vík as one of the ten most beautiful beaches on Earth. Its stretch of black basalt sand [2] is one of the wettest places in Iceland. The cliffs west of the beach are home to many seabirds, most notably puffins which burrow into the shallow soils during nesting season. [3]
With its enormous basalt stacks, roaring Atlantic waves, and stunning panoramas, Reynisfjara is widely considered to be the most beautiful example of Iceland’s black sand beaches. In 1991, National Geographic voted Reynisfjara as one of the Top 10 non-tropical beaches to visit on the planet.
Reynisfjara black sand beach is the most famous beach on the South Coast of Iceland. Its beautiful black sand, powerful waves, and the nearby Reynisdrangar sea stacks make Reynisfjara a truly unique place to visit and a popular filming location (Game of Thrones, Star Wars and more).
Apr 12, 2022 · Reynisfjara black sand beach in Iceland is one of the ‘top 10 non-tropical beaches on the planet’ to visit. Undeniably, the stark black shoreline on the south coast here is sought out by those who have an Icelandic bucket list.
May 2, 2019 · Everything you need to know about Iceland's famous black sand beach, from the best time to visit to where you can hike in the area.
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