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Churches in Arnarstapi

On the other side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula (west of Iceland), we stopped at Búðir (Búðir). Búðir is located on the souther

Fjords in Seyðisfjörður

Fjords of East

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We were looking for Frairecillos along the east coast of Iceland. They told us that they would be here, around about this time. Af

Spa in Húsavík

Myvatn Nature Baths

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I do not think justice is done comparing it to the Blue Lagoon, which for me was a big disappointment after having gone through th

Lakes in Askja

Askja Crater

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The Askja caldera is one of the most amazing places I have visited. Getting there is not easy. You take the turnoff from Highway 1

Churches in Hveragerði

Turba de Hof I Church

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Iceland is full of peat churches, most the XIX century, very well maintained, and well worth a visit. In Hof I visited one of thes

Historical Monuments in Selfoss

Suspension Bridge of Selfoss

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Selfoss is a town situated in the southern area of Iceland, on the banks of the River Ölfusá. In 1891 they built it, it was the fi

Historical Monuments in Laugarvatn

The Law Rock in Pingvellir

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Pingvellir is one of the most important natural and historical sights to be seen in Iceland. In Spanish, its name is translated as

Canyons in Blonduos

Kolugljúfur Canyon

We spent the night in Daeli in Vididalur. In the guest book in the cabin we found a comment that recommended we visit Kolugljúfur

Lakes in Laugar

Alftavant Lake

This is considered to be one of the world's most stunning landscapes. And it's totally true. The landscapes, the textures, the col

Lakes in Selfoss

Úlfljótsvatn Lake

The lake is south of the most famous and biggest (Þingvallavatn). This one has something that makes it equally interesting. Ther

Historical Monuments in Laugarvatn

Drowning Pool

In Thingvellir there the Drekkingarhylur or drowning pool, where women lawbreakers were forced into the water and drowned.

Canyons in Laugarvatn

Peningagja Canyon

It is worth taking your time to visit Pingvellir. There are lots of places to see. One of them is the barrel Peningagjá or pennies

Viewpoints in Bakkafjörður

Viewpoint Sjónarnípa

Skaftafell National Park (http://www.Vatnajokulsthjodgardur.Is/) is the largest in Iceland and Europe. Very near Svartifoss waterf

Volcanoes in Akureyri

Skutustadagigar Pseudocráteres

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We went to explore the area of Lake Mývatn. This volcanic lake is in the Northeast part of Iceland. More than 2300 years ago lou

Caves in Húsavík

The Hljódaklettar Kirkjan

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Hljódaklettar is a set of volcanic formations from around 8,000 years ago. It is located 8 km south of the mouth of the canyon Jök

Churches in Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur Church

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Stykkishólmur is a fishing town in western Iceland, north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. This town has a peculiar church. It was co

Of Touristic Interest in Akranes

Staupasteinn

Staupasteinn, the wine glass, is an isolated rock on the southern slope of Skeidhóli. It is known by various names: Prestur (the p

Of Cultural Interest in Ólafsvík

The Bravery of the Sea

I went to Iceland in the month of September without knowing what I'd find in a country that is know only for a volcano that expels

Things to do in Iceland

The top 493 attractions in Iceland