Vik, Mýrdal's Reynisfjara beach, imposing basalt sea cliffs Iceland. May, 2018. Weather. Hexagonal rocks at the Gerðuberg basalt column cliff South Iceland & black sand beaches near the village of Vík in South Iceland. Reynisdrangar, these basalt column rock formations were formed by fast-flowing lava from a nearby volcano.
Reynisfjara is one of the best beaches in Iceland for a few reasons. First of all, picturesque volcanic basalt columns are found on this beach! Secondly, it has beautiful rocky sea stacks right off the shore. The Reynisdragnar sea stacks make perfect nesting grounds for seabirds such as Icelandic puffins, a cute penguin-colored bird. It’s not just us that think this beach is totally awesome either. Icelanders really love this beach too! Featured on many postcards throughout the country, Iceland’s basalt beach is well known for its iconic beauty and unique rock formations which sit just off the shoreline.
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