What is the water and sand quality of the Reynisfjara Beach?

The Reynisfjara Beach is covered with black small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Reynisfjara Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Reynisfjara Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Reynisfjara Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Reynisfjara Beach are usually strong.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Reynisfjara Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Reynisfjara Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Reynisfjara Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Reynisfjara Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Reynisfjara Beach?

The bar is located right on the Reynisfjara Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Black Beach Restaurant is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.

How far is the Reynisfjara Beach from parking?

The Reynisfjara Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Reynisfjara Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Reynisfjara Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Reynisfjara located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Reynisfjara Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Reynisfjara Beach is July. Its average value reaches 12°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 12°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 1°C and water 8°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Reynisfjara Beach (Southern Region) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Reynisfjara Beach (Southern Region) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Reynisfjara Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Reynisfjara Beach with black fine pebble surface

Photo of Reynisfjara Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Reynisfjara Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Reynisfjara Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Reynisfjara Beach amenities area

Photo of Reynisfjara Beach located in natural area

Photo of Reynisfjara Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Reynisfjara Beach backed by cliffs

Reynisfjara Beach

8.3

#1 out of 1 in Southern Region 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Black fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Vik • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Park Reynisdrangar

50m

Park Dyrhólaey

820m

Hiking Area Þórisholt

1.6km

Restaurant Black Beach Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 80m

Tourist Attraction Reynisfjara

50m

Tourist Attraction Arnardrangur

50m

Tourist Attraction Hálsanefshellir Cave

50m

Tourist Attraction Reynisdrangar Cliffs

60m

Tourist Attraction Dyrhólaey Lighthouse

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Minnisvarði fyrir þýska sjómenn

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Dyrhólaey Beach

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Víkurfjara black sand beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Voyage Vik / Voyages Friendship Statue

2.1km

Historical Landmark Reynisfjall Old Barracks

230m

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Reynisfjara Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 1th place out of 1 beaches in the Southern Region region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

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+9 ^o C +7 ^o C

Air temperature

12.3 M/S

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+11 ^o C

Water temperature

4.2 M

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Located outside the settlement

Vik • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Park Reynisdrangar

50m

Park Dyrhólaey

820m

Hiking Area Þórisholt

1.6km

Restaurant Black Beach Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 80m

Tourist Attraction Reynisfjara

50m

Tourist Attraction Arnardrangur

50m

Tourist Attraction Hálsanefshellir Cave

50m

Tourist Attraction Reynisdrangar Cliffs

60m

Tourist Attraction Dyrhólaey Lighthouse

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Minnisvarði fyrir þýska sjómenn

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Dyrhólaey Beach

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Víkurfjara black sand beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Voyage Vik / Voyages Friendship Statue

2.1km

Historical Landmark Reynisfjall Old Barracks

230m

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IK

I Know Places

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Absolutely incredible and beautiful beach. Make sure to look at the lights to see if it’s safe to go in the cave. And watch out for sneaker waves! There is a restroom 🚻 here. I suggest wearing boots as it can get mucky. It’s all around stunning!

BH

Barb Hauck-Mah (barbhmphilly)

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

This world-famous black sand beach is free to visit. It has been featured in movies and shows including Game of Thrones and Star Trek. The black rocks and sand were formed by volcanic action long ago. Swimming or even wading is not allowed due to the frigid water and strong current. This beach is a great spot for watching birds on the cliffs. We saw puffins and gannets. The parking lot is free but small.

NL

Nuno L.

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful beach with incredibly strong waves. Makes for a nice long walk. Don't dare get too close to the waves. Perfect for slow exposure photography. Parking fee is 1000kr for 3 hours (not the whole day as other places in Iceland for the same price). There are WCs.

KB

Kirill Bondarenko

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful as everything in Iceland. But be aware of insane amounts of tourists, especially during the summer season. You may also see some puffins, but this is not ideal place for them (better drive to Borgarfjordur Eystri)

BG

Bill Giannoutsos

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

A very unique and must visit location in Iceland. Back beach with basalt columns and very big and sneaky waves. A game of thrones location as well for fans like me. Be careful of the waves and respect the signs, many people had deadly accidents while trying to get close to the waves to take photos!

Reynisfjara Beach

Park Reynisdrangar

Park Dyrhólaey

Hiking Area Þórisholt

Restaurant Black Beach Restaurant

Tourist Attraction Reynisfjara

Tourist Attraction Arnardrangur

Tourist Attraction Hálsanefshellir Cave

Tourist Attraction Reynisdrangar Cliffs

Tourist Attraction Dyrhólaey Lighthouse

Tourist Attraction Minnisvarði fyrir þýska sjómenn

Tourist Attraction Dyrhólaey Beach

Tourist Attraction Víkurfjara black sand beach

Tourist Attraction Voyage Vik / Voyages Friendship Statue

Historical Landmark Reynisfjall Old Barracks

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Vik, Southern Region,

Park Reynisdrangar

Park Dyrhólaey

Hiking Area Þórisholt

Restaurant Black Beach Restaurant

Tourist Attraction Reynisfjara

Tourist Attraction Arnardrangur

Tourist Attraction Hálsanefshellir Cave

Tourist Attraction Reynisdrangar Cliffs

Tourist Attraction Dyrhólaey Lighthouse

Tourist Attraction Minnisvarði fyrir þýska sjómenn

Tourist Attraction Dyrhólaey Beach

Tourist Attraction Víkurfjara black sand beach

Tourist Attraction Voyage Vik / Voyages Friendship Statue

Historical Landmark Reynisfjall Old Barracks

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