Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A tall waterfall you can walk behind, on the south coast road.
Beach · Iceland · South Iceland
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
A black-sand beach with basalt columns, a cave and sea stacks offshore, notable for powerful waves.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach matters
Reynisfjara is a dramatic beach of black sand, with a cliff of hexagonal basalt columns and jagged sea stacks rising offshore. Waves here are powerful and sudden, so keep a safe distance from the water. It's one of the most photographed spots on the south coast. Puffins nest in the cliffs in summer.
Talking points
- The basalt columns look like a stepped pyramid.
- Sneaker waves are a real danger; stay well back from the surf.
- Puffins nest in the cliffs in summer.
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Good to know: Waves can run far up the beach without warning; never turn your back to the sea.
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