The best known, and most visited black sand beach in Iceland, Reynisfjara, has been picked as the second most beautiful beach in Europe by the travel website Flight Network. Reynisfjara, which is located on the south coast of Iceland, west of the village Vík, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland.
The beach receives ten out of ten possible points under the category Sheer Untouched Beauty. The website explains its inclusion of Reynisfjara on the list, which is otherwise full of Mediterranean beaches, by its uniqueness and the dramatic natural beauty of its location:
When you’re on the hunt for a unique beach destination, Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland should be at the top of your list. This black volcanic sand beach sits between scattered cliffs and cave mouths with roaring Atlantic waves crashing on its shores. The views from the beach include the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, a bizarre looking rock pillar renowned in Iceland. Reynisfjara Beach is the definition of Iceland’s pure and raw natural beauty, and visiting is often a dream for beach lovers.Sheer Untouched Beauty10/10
The only other Nordic beach on the list is Væröy on Lofoten in Northern Norway.
Unlike most other beaches on the list Reynisfjara is not suitable for ordinary beachgoing visits or bathing: In fact it is one of the most dangerous and deadly destinations in Iceland. Several deadly accidents have taken place on Reynisfjara in recent years and countless close calls when unsuspecting visitors have been knocked down and even swept out by powerful sneaker waves. Please stay safe, keep a safe distance from the water.
The best known, and most visited black sand beach in Iceland, Reynisfjara, has been picked as the second most beautiful beach in Europe by the travel website Flight Network. Reynisfjara, which is located on the south coast of Iceland, west of the village Vík, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland.
The beach receives ten out of ten possible points under the category Sheer Untouched Beauty. The website explains its inclusion of Reynisfjara on the list, which is otherwise full of Mediterranean beaches, by its uniqueness and the dramatic natural beauty of its location:
When you’re on the hunt for a unique beach destination, Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland should be at the top of your list. This black volcanic sand beach sits between scattered cliffs and cave mouths with roaring Atlantic waves crashing on its shores. The views from the beach include the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, a bizarre looking rock pillar renowned in Iceland. Reynisfjara Beach is the definition of Iceland’s pure and raw natural beauty, and visiting is often a dream for beach lovers.Sheer Untouched Beauty10/10
The only other Nordic beach on the list is Væröy on Lofoten in Northern Norway.
Unlike most other beaches on the list Reynisfjara is not suitable for ordinary beachgoing visits or bathing: In fact it is one of the most dangerous and deadly destinations in Iceland. Several deadly accidents have taken place on Reynisfjara in recent years and countless close calls when unsuspecting visitors have been knocked down and even swept out by powerful sneaker waves. Please stay safe, keep a safe distance from the water.
