Víkurfjara - Black Sand Beach

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Víkurfjara - Black Sand Beach is a Beach in Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland

Víkurfjara is the black sand beach at the village of Vík itself, an easily reached stretch of dark volcanic sand running down to the pounding surf. From here the Reynisdrangar sea stacks rise offshore to the west, and the beach gives wide views along the coast. The Atlantic here is powerful and its sneaker waves dangerous, so it is a place to admire rather than paddle.

Where to find Víkurfjara - Black Sand Beach?

63°24'47"N, 19°0'57"W

Aurora hunting in Vík?

The aurora season here runs from September to April, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in October and March. Víkurfjara - Black Sand Beach offers open skies and natural beauty - ideal conditions for spotting the aurora.

What do people think of Víkurfjara - Black Sand Beach?

  • 4.7

  • Unbelievable

    Gabor K21 September 2024

  • Landscape is stunning especially in the evening

    Torzin S15 September 2022

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