Reynisfjara is a popular black sand beach in southern Iceland near the town of Vík í Mýrdal. [1][2] It is part of the Katla UNESCO Global Geopark. [3][4][5][6]
Hálsanefshellir Cave with its basalt columns is located at the eastern end of the beach, and in the west is Dyrhólaey promontory. The Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks are also located here. [7][8] Eyjafjallajökull volcano is visible from the beach.
The beach has a warning system with condition-dependent safety zones for cautioning visitors during hazardous conditions, such as sneaker waves. [9][10][11][12] This system was installed following fatal accidents. Conditions on the beach vary greatly and can change quickly. [13][14]
References
- ^ Web Archive Link of Guide to Iceland, 2025
- ^ Guide to Iceland, Reynisfjara, 2025
- ^ UNESCO Link, Katla Geopark, 2025
- ^ Web Archive Link of UNESCO page on Katla Geopark, 2025
- ^ Katla Geopark website, Reynisfjara, 2025
- ^ Web Archive Link to Katla Geopark website, Reynisfjara, 2025
- ^ National Geographic, Folklore myths article that mentions Reynisfjara
- ^ Web Archive link to National Geographic Article mentioning Reynisfjara, 2025
- ^ Icelandic Tourist Board, Increased safety and better information with new signs in Reynisfjara, 2022
- ^ Web Archive link of Iceland Tourist Board article, 2024
- ^ Iceland Monitor, New monitoring system at Reynisfjara, 2022
- ^ Web Archive link of Iceland Monitor, New monitoring systems at Reynisfjara, 2022
- ^ Iceland Review, Reynisfjara Safety Measures Stalled, 2022
- ^ Web Archive link, Iceland Review, Reynisfjara Safety Measures Stalled, 2024
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