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Reynisfjara Beach

Mýrdalshreppur, 🇮🇸 Iceland

Black sand beach known for its striking basalt sea stacks, caves, and coastal views. Part of a UNESCO geological reserve with notable volcanic sand formations. Read more…

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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Reynisfjara Beach
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
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This black sand beach features remarkable basalt columns and prominent sea stacks rising from the ocean, creating dramatic coastal scenery. The area is recognized as a UNESCO-protected geological reserve due to its unique volcanic formations. Despite its natural beauty, the beach presents significant safety risks caused by powerful and unpredictable sneaker waves, as well as unstable cliffs. Safety measures have been established to address these hazards. The site is accessible for exploration, highlighting distinct geological and natural features significant to the region.

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Address Iceland
Coordinates 63°24'19.215" N, 19°4'12.536" W

Tours & Activities

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour Bestseller 4.8 (11.6k)

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

10h ·Nature & adventure
From 107 EUR
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Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík 4.7 (1.3k)

Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík

3h ·Nature & adventure
From 89 EUR
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From Reykjavik: South Coast Tour & DC-3 Plane Wreck 4.6 (345)

From Reykjavik: South Coast Tour & DC-3 Plane Wreck

12h ·Day trips from
From 158 EUR
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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach 冰岛南岸冰河湖中文一日团 4.7 (113)

Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach 冰岛南岸冰河湖中文一日团

15h ·Outdoor activities
From 160 EUR
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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach 4.8 (1.5k)

Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

11h ·Nature & adventure
From 155 EUR
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Reykjavík: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls, & Black Sand Beach 4.7 (104)

Reykjavík: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls, & Black Sand Beach

12h ·Tours
From 174 EUR
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From Reykjavík: Iceland South Coast Small-Group Adventure 4.7 (313)

From Reykjavík: Iceland South Coast Small-Group Adventure

10h ·Guided tours
From 125 EUR
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From Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Day Tour 4.8 (198)

From Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Day Tour

12h ·Nature & adventure
From 254 EUR
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon and Fjaðrárgjúfur Canyon Tour 4.8 (381)

From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon and Fjaðrárgjúfur Canyon Tour

15h ·Tours
From 205 EUR
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Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour 4.8 (796)

Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour

10h ·Outdoor activities
From 122 EUR
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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Reynisfjara Beach
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

Add Reynisfjara Beach to Your Trip

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3M+ downloads · 4.6 stars · 15 years of trip planning
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