Black Sand Beach is a great place to begin your day of discovery in Vik I Myrdal. This stretch of coastline comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Allow some time for other sights like Black Beach, Reynisdrangar, and Dyrhólaey to fully experience what the area has to offer.
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This is the best property in Iceland. Great staff nice and quiet and very conveniently located. Luxury experience and a reasonable cost! Highly recommend!
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Our room was too small for staying in Reykjavík for a week. It would be fine for an overnight stay. Our friends booked at the same time and had bigger rooms than us.
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Reviews of Black Sand Beach
4.9
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Was extremely windy day. Black sand looks like coal dust, but brushes off just like the sand it is. Windy conditions made it too dangerous to drive to the other beaches.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
This place was stunning. It exceeded our already-high expectations. Dyrholaey has some adventurous trails and amazing views. It was super windy, which limited our time at the top.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
This was such a pleasant surprise. We planned on spending a few minutes here and ended up spending nearly two hours taking in the views, walking along the beach, and taking photos. You can see the basalt columns, cave, and Reynisdrangar rock formations on one side of the beach. And (on a fairly clear day) get a nice view of Dyrholaey on the other end. It's a long walk from one end to the other, but if you have time, it's worth a leisurely stroll to see both ends as the views are exceptional every step of the way. Just mind the warnings and be careful around the waves as people have died being swept out to sea. As long as you're mindful of the waves, you'll be perfectly safe. But we saw plenty of people doing stupid stuff, getting way too close to the water, and turning their backs to the waves to get the perfect selfie. No selfie is worth your life, people! So be smart and enjoy the beach.
5/5 - Excellent
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Go at low tide and early/late - There will be droves of tourists.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Very dangerous beach. Don't get close to the water.It's one of the most dangerous beaches and no signs to warn people
5/5 - Excellent
Sarah
Nobody is here in the early morning!
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Reynisdrangar
5/5(128 reviews)
Marvel at the sea stacks made from volcanic rock that jut out from the ocean. Enjoy learning the mythical tale about their resident trolls.

Dyrhólaey
5/5(52 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Dyrhólaey, a lovely green space in Vik I Myrdal. While in this trendy area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Black Beach
5/5(141 reviews)
Stroll along the black sand past jagged rock formations and cliffs in the wettest part of the country.

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4.5/5(13 reviews)
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Skogafoss
5/5(272 reviews)
Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Eyjafjallajokull
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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Klettsvegur 1-3, Vik I Myrdal

Hótel Kría
Sléttuvegur 12-14, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland

Hótel Dyrhólaey
Brekkum, Vik I Myrdal, Southern Region

Vík Apartments
Sléttuvegur 4-8, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland

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Norðurfoss, Vik I Myrdal

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Vik I Myrdal, Vik I Myrdal, South Iceland

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Mýrdalur, Vik I Myrdal

Prestshús 2 Guesthouse
Prestshus 2, Vik I Myrdal

Guesthouse Carina
Mýrarbraut 13, Vik I Myrdal
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