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Reynisfjara Beach, Vik

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#2 of 10 in Beaches in Iceland

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Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful black-sand beaches in the world, Reynisfjara Beach frames the amazing landscape notable for the basalt sea stacks called Gardar. Legend has it that these rock formations are two petrified trolls, turned to stone after an unsuccessful attempt to pull a ship out of the sea. The sky over the sea can turn from dark and cloudy to sunny in a matter of minutes. Watch out for strong and unpredictable waves--the beach has seen some fatal accidents. Plan your Reynisfjara Beach visit and explore what else you can see and do in Vik using our Vik attractions planner .

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• By Javigg18

  Impresionante playa de arena negra con unas cuevas al lado muy interesantes de ver . El mar rompe contra la arena de una forma brusca y peculiar  more »

  Stunning black sand beach with some very interesting caves next door to see. The sea breaks against the sand in a sharp and peculiar way
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• By Enoola

  Une plage magnifique avec ses formations basaltiques en orgue et ses rochers qui émergent de l’eau vers le ciel (des trolls pétrifiés selon la légende). Parking gratuit avec WC et un café. Attention c...  more »

  A beautiful beach with its basaltic organ formations and rocks that emerge from the water to the sky (trolls petrified according to legend). Free parking with toilet and a café. Be careful it's crowded! Come early to avoid the crowds.
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