reynisdrangar

Reynisdrangar（215公路）,同样是1号公路上的岔路，沿着215走到底就是，从这里能能走到沙滩上，看到远处的灯（Dyrholaeyjarviti）。北大西洋波涛汹涌，一会儿就会有个大浪直扑到脚边。

Yes there is some hypocrisy in my opening statement, being a tourist myself. Let me explain.When we first came to Reynisdranger in 2012, we came late at night (bless the midnight sun) and were met by only about 4 other people on the entire beach. It was a borderline spiritual experience. For those out there that have had the experience of the beach that we did, you will be disappointed to return.The area has since been developed to add modern conveniences (food, toilets etc. so be it). With this has come a horde of tourists swarming off their respective buses. Our last visit had about 200 people on the beach all crammed into a fairly small space. In particular there was a group of school kids from the UK who had no particular interest in the attraction other than to try and out 'selfie' each other. Many of the other tourists were also only interested in looking at the attraction through the reverse view of their iPhones as they lined up selfies also.The magic is absolutely gone, avoid coming during the day (even in winter) like the plague. Come when the buses aren't running and you'll have a far far better experience and perhaps see this beautiful place as it is meant to be. Without people climbing all over it and trying to get themselves killed by entering the water for better shots...For comparative purposes I'd give it 5 stars if you can make it here at sunrise in summer (or between 11pm - 3am depending on what light you want).

Part of the black sand beach and quite awesome. There is a small restaurant there that has awesome sandwiches and soup. Views are spectacular

This is a pretty beach but our poor little car got stuck in what we thought was snow but was really about two feet of loose sand. Luckily we were able to get out. Do yourself a favor and park down the street prior to getting to the really sandy part.There are two black sand beaches close to each other Reynisdrangar and Reynisfjara. If you are coming from the west you will come to Reynisfjara first. Both have sea stacks to photograph.

I visited with Iceland Horizons South Shore tour. It was rainy, cold, and I still fell completely in love with this beach and site. The basalt cliffs and cave will make you consider believing in trolls, while Reynisdrangar (the pillars in the ocean) are wild. The black beach too is so stark and amazing. Visiting in winter was also spectacular since the ocean is pretty rough (enough so that it's actually really dangerous to go close because of the violent undertow - people are carried away every year.) In summer apparently the ocean is much calmer.

Truly spectacular! It is a surprisingly long drive out to the beach from the main road, but definitely worth it for the destination, let alone the beautiful scenery of some of the hills as your drive along. Reynisfjara (beach) was quite crowded midday when we were there and they had part of it blocked off because they were filming something, but it was still enjoyable. The basalt columns were beautiful and the cave is quite large. Make sure to snap a few pics of the 3 petrified trolls!

Visiting this area is spectacular and a must see. Basalt cliffs, black sands and rock beaches, rock formations in the ocean, enormous amounts of puffins and other birds. The whole area around Vik gives easy access to the beaches and some of the cliffs for amazing views.

We're on a ten day trip and have hired a car so that we can pick and choose what we want to see. So, it means that you have to make up your own mind and make your own plans......with the inevitable "bad" choice now and then. This definitely isn't one of those! Dramatic black beach with amazing basalt rock formations. Well worth the drive to it : ) There's also a very smart cafe right there and what we had was very pleasant. I'd certainly suggest you fit this beach into your plans.

This black sand beach around the coast from Vik is absolutely beautiful. Sea cave, rock stacks out to sea, blow hole, walks. We wished we had allowed longer to appreciate its glory. Next time, maybe.

We visited Reynisdrangar (Reynisfjara beach) as part of full day tour with Iceland Offroad. It is quite a spectacular place, with the basalt columns. And for the sake of anecdote, have you seen the movie "Noah" with Russel Crowe? Really crappy film, I know, but the last scene is shot here. Look at that next time! Just weeks before we were there, a small coffee shop with an architecture that fits right there, had opened. I think it is ok.

What a stunning place to visit the natural outstanding beauty of this beach and surrounding area is absolutely awe-inspiring. But to go and photograph a sunrise and sunset on the speech and if your into photography this is a firm location.Watch out for the waves, the sea can be particularly rough and can be extremely dangerous so be very very careful.Most of all enjoy your trip...

The view from the city-side beach (Vik I Myrdal) is nice, but if you have the time definitely drive around the mountain to Reynisfjara beach. Also worth a visit is the Dyrhólaey natural reserve (it's the same road that leads to Reynisfjara beach, but you turn right before the fork to Reynisfjara. Apart from the Dyrhólaey island, the lighthouse, black sand beach and dramatic cliffs you might also see a huge puffin colony - that's actually as close as I got the a live puffin during my 3-week road-trip across Iceland.

There are images of these sea stacks decorating the walls in many homes. Apart from seeing them from the beach of Reynisfjara, or from the beach at Vík, one can hike to the cliffs of Reynisfjall, or drive a jeep to the top. The view is totally awe-inspiring, and there're lots of puffins in the summer season, their nesting season.

It is one of my favourite place in Iceland, is magic. I decided to sleep there 2 nights, on a cottage on the beach, managed by Garđar farm: it was one of he best experience in Iceland. One day I enjoyed Reynisfjara beach and he day after I climbed Reynisdrangar from the beach, it s around 2h of street: I thought to be in Paradise. My heart is still there.

The beach is long and broad, a nice hike to Dyrhólaey and back. There's a headland there with perfect basalt columns. Just around the headland is the village of Vík, but you have to hike over and above the cliffs to get there, and for hikers with a few hours, start at one place and over to the other side, and hitch back to your car. Yes, someone will pick you up fairly quickly.