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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]
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.
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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).
- Vestrahorn. On the headland of Stokksnes in the desolate East Fjords, there’s a magnificent black beach that stretches out from the foot of Mt. Vestrahorn—one of Iceland’s rare gabbro rock mountains.
- Solheimasandur. Photo by Chris Liverani. Iceland is composed of young landscapes that are in constant development due to the country's volcanic activity.
- Breidavik. In the southern Westfjords, en route to Europe’s largest bird cliff, Látrabjarg, you’ll find the idyllic bay of golden sand called Breiðavík.
- Reynisfjara. Belonging to the many attractions of Iceland’s South Coast is Reynisfjara, a black pebble beach that rests by the coastal village Vík í Mýrdal.
Aug 31, 2011 · From the wild black beach at the foot of Vik, the towers can be seen off the misty coast to the west. A better view can be obtained by shimmying along the cliffs towards the Reynisdrangar ...
At Iceland's southernmost point, the black sand beach at Reynisfjara is one of the most beautiful beaches in Iceland. With its enormous basalt stacks, roaring Atlantic waves, flying puffins and stunning panoramas, Black Beach is widely considered to be the most beautiful example of Iceland’s black sand beaches.
