Reynisfjara (Explored on October 5th, 2023)
Picture in the “Coastline” section of the “Leica Fotografie International” (LFI) magazine’s online gallery.
In 2023 Reynisfjara has been ranked by TripAdvisor as the 'Best of the Best' beaches in Europe.
This stunning black sand beach along the South Coast of Iceland is located beside the small village of Vik i Myrdal. It's known for its dramatic natural landscapes: hexagonal basalt columns, the Halsanefshellir Sea Cave, and large rock formations that rise out of the sea. But be careful when visiting though—the spot is prone to sneaker waves that can crash ashore unexpectedly. Try to keep a safe distance of at least 100 feet from the shoreline, and avoid turning your back towards the waves. This spot is often included as a stop on a full-day tour of the South Coast. – ( source:Tripadvisor)
In the background, one can see the impressive sea cliffs named Reynisdrangar.
As with almost all bizarre features in this country, there is an Icelandic folk tale that explains the origin of the Reynisdrangar pillars and their eerie appearance.
According to legend, a couple of trolls saw a ship out to sea by night, and waded out to reach it. They got hold of it, and began to drag it to shore, but as so often happens in troll stories, they got their timing wrong.
Before they were even close to getting to the shade, dawn broke. The trolls and ship were instantly frozen into stone, and they have remained immortalised since, as a warning to their kin.
Reynisfjara (Explored on October 5th, 2023)
Picture in the “Coastline” section of the “Leica Fotografie International” (LFI) magazine’s online gallery.
In 2023 Reynisfjara has been ranked by TripAdvisor as the 'Best of the Best' beaches in Europe.
This stunning black sand beach along the South Coast of Iceland is located beside the small village of Vik i Myrdal. It's known for its dramatic natural landscapes: hexagonal basalt columns, the Halsanefshellir Sea Cave, and large rock formations that rise out of the sea. But be careful when visiting though—the spot is prone to sneaker waves that can crash ashore unexpectedly. Try to keep a safe distance of at least 100 feet from the shoreline, and avoid turning your back towards the waves. This spot is often included as a stop on a full-day tour of the South Coast. – ( source:Tripadvisor)
In the background, one can see the impressive sea cliffs named Reynisdrangar.
As with almost all bizarre features in this country, there is an Icelandic folk tale that explains the origin of the Reynisdrangar pillars and their eerie appearance.
According to legend, a couple of trolls saw a ship out to sea by night, and waded out to reach it. They got hold of it, and began to drag it to shore, but as so often happens in troll stories, they got their timing wrong.
Before they were even close to getting to the shade, dawn broke. The trolls and ship were instantly frozen into stone, and they have remained immortalised since, as a warning to their kin.