Reynisfjara

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“Reynisfjara is a popular black sand beach in southern Iceland near the town of Vík í Mýrdal. It is part of the Katla UNESCO Global Geopark on privately owned land. In February 2026, following weeks of strong waves and easterly winds, part of the iconic basalt columns collapsed along with…”

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OutsideJun 16

Discover Iceland’s Secret Season

Explora’s newest expedition highlights the beauty and solitude of an Arctic winter

hike above the black-sand beaches

7 things in this story

Sky LagoonSighthot springs with sweeping Atlantic views
ExploraPlaceaward-winning collection of lodges and expeditions in remote places
Þórsmörk ValleySightsnowshoe to a frozen summit
Vatnajökull glacierSightEurope's largest glacier with trek and lagoon options
Þingvellir National ParkSightwalk between tectonic plates
Eyjafjallajökull glacierSightsnowmobile to the glacier
ReynisfjaraSighthike above the black-sand beaches

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More sights in ReykjavíkSky Lagoon Þórsmörk Valley Vatnajökull glacier Þingvellir National Park Eyjafjallajökull glacier Thingvellir National Park

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