Top 10 Black Sand Beaches In Iceland

Hey peeps! Have you ever been to any black sand beach? Yes, it’s rare to find one but it’s not impossible if you are connected with us. There are few countries that have the most black sand beaches and Iceland is one among them. I am sure that every one of you must have visited a beach with white, silver, or golden sand but these unique black sand beaches in Iceland will surely sparkle your eyes with gratification. 

Everyone knows that Iceland is the country with a glut of ice but do you know that it has an abundance of fire too. Yes, there are more than enough volcanoes that might be the reason behind the sparking sheet of black sand on the coastline. In this article, we are going to tell you about the existence of the best black sand beaches in Iceland. So have a look and enhance your knowledge about a scarcely searched European nation.

List of the best Magical Black Sand Beaches In Iceland 

1. Reynisfjara Black Beach

Reynisfjara black sand beach in Iceland is the most popular beach in the country with an abundance of black sand and basalt stacks. This beach is located at the end of the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Not only on the shore but there are huge rocks even in the middle of the water body that offer amazing vistas to the visitors. If we talk about the scenic beauty in the country, this is the most scenic location in Iceland and your trip to Iceland is not complete without visiting the Reynisfjara Black Beach. Also, the famous drama series ‘Game of Throne’s has been shot here, which is a blockbuster among the youngsters.

Location: South Coast of Iceland.

How to get there? 

You can reach Reynisfjara Black Beach easily by driving your own car via the ring road.

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2. Diamond Beach

Diamond Beach is another stunning black sand beach in Iceland located in the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. The blend of white ice with the black sand on the shore will definitely be a treat to the eyes of everyone. The beach gets its name due to the sparking iceberg coming from the Jökulsárlón and returning back to the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. 

After enjoying the view at the Diamond beach, head to the Jökulsárlón lagoon as the view there is also incredible. The rolling waves tossing the huge iceberg on the black sand look entertaining.

Location: Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, South Iceland

How to get there?

Visitors can get to Diamond Beach by hiring a car from Reykjavík. Just steer out of the city and head to the south on the Ring Road to reach Diamond Beach in another 5 hours. 

3. Solheimasandur Beach

Solheimasandur is the most amazing black sand beach in Iceland that will remain unforgettable due to the unfortunate wrecking of a US Navy Douglas DC-3 plane. While strolling the other black sand beaches in south Iceland, take some time to glare at the beauty of Solheimasandur beach on your way to another island as taking your car to the beach is not allowed. Also, ask locals for the location where the famous US Navy plane ‘Douglas DC-3’ was wrecked in 1973. The abandoned Solheimasandur beach in Iceland still has the wrecked part of the navy plane. 

Location: Sólheimajökull Glacier, South Iceland

How to get there? 

Sólheimasandur is an abandoned black sand beach in Iceland, and tourists are not allowed to visit there. 

4. Djupalonssandur Black Sand Beach

There are very few black sand beaches on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, and Djupalonssandur is one among them. It is located on the foot of Snæfellsjökull National Park in Iceland. The lava residual emerging from the volcanos mixes with the black sand on the coast to make it even dark in color. This mesmerizing black sand beach in Iceland is home to some sixty fishing boats of different sizes. However, the place is presently inhabitant but once in ancient times it was a famous fishing spot in the country 

Location: Snæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland

How to get there? 

The beach is easily accessed barefooted by walking down the Nautastígur path. 

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5. Stokksnes Beach

Stokksnes Beach is the best black sand beach in Iceland for photographers. The entire beach is coved with tiny black and grey granules that are a granulated part of the volcanic residual. Nearby the beach there is a famous mountain named Vestrahorn, which is indeed photogenic to grab the attention of the visitors. 

The famous Kastarárfjall and Vestrahorn mountain range also has been featured in the blockbuster Bollywood film ‘Dilwale’

Address: South of Kastarárfjall mountain, Stokksnesvegur, Iceland

How to get there?

Like other black sand beaches in the country, it is also easy to locate. Just drive through the main road from Höfn, take a right turn to the gravel road, you will get to see a signboard with Stokksnes Beach mentioned on it located just before entering into the tunnel. Follow the road and reach the place with a small cafeteria there. 

6. Yellow River in Iceland

Yellow River, popularly known as Thjórs River is a prime location in Iceland with an abundance of black sand on the shore. It is undoubtedly the longest river in Iceland with a length of 5,464 km. It originates from the Hofsjökull (Hofs Glacier), flows toward the southwestward, and finally discharges into the Atlantic Ocean. The area between the Kálfafell hamlet in the southeast and Hof in the south is the best location where visitors can witness the black sand.

7. Dyrholaey Beach

Dyrholaey is another popular black sand beach in Iceland best known for its silky black sand. It is a small peninsula on the southern end of the country located at an elevation to offer the best view of all the beaches located on its food. From the top of the Dyrholaey rock, visitors would be able to see the arches and beaches laying down the lane in the arches. It is not the only black sand beach in Vik, Iceland as there are more than you can explore in your Iceland trip this year. 

Location: Near Vik village, Iceland

How to get there?

Dyrholaey in south Iceland is easy to reach from Reykjavik. Just drive through the ring road for approx 2 hours to reach Dyrholaey.

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8. Vik’s Volcanic Black Sand Beach

Vik’s Volcanic Black Sand Beach has located near the capital town just a 2-hour driving distance from the airport. There are multiple black sand beaches near Vik’s village in Iceland and all of them offer a soothing vibe to the tourists. 

Address: Vik, Iceland

How to get there?

Visitors interested in visiting Vik’s village have to take the Ring Road from the capital and head for 187 km to reach the sequence of beautiful black sand beaches in Iceland.

9. Seltjörn beach

Seltjörn beach in Iceland is perhaps the oldest black sand beach in Iceland. It is located just a 10-minute drive from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. The color of the sand has been turned to grey due to continuous rubbing of the sand from the giant rock placed on the coast but the beauty of the beach is still unable to be combined in words. Readers can definitely plan a vacation to see the gorgeous black sand beaches in Iceland, including the  Seltjörn beach.

Address: Seltjarnarnes, Iceland

10. Djupivogur

Djupivogur is not a beach but more of a town in Iceland famous for its silky black sand laying on the coastline. The implicit beauty of the black sand can only be seen on the shore but the people here are extra friendly which makes this worth visiting in Iceland. There is a monolith located in the middle of the water body that can be seen from the coastline but it is hard to reach the monolith without the help of local people. 

Location: Austurland region, east Iceland.

How to get there?

In winters, people have to book flights till Höfn, thereafter they have to take a bus to Djúpivogur to see the Djupivogur black beach in Iceland. Whereas in summers, the busses of Sterna will take you on a tour of all the magical black sand beaches in Iceland. 

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Now, you have enough knowledge of the beautiful black sand beaches in Iceland to plan a trip with your family and friends. So, what you are waiting for, book your tickets for Iceland now to witness all these amazing black sand beaches in Iceland. Most of these beaches get frozen in winters due to excessive snowfall. So, you will not get a chance to see the actual beauty of these beaches. Due to this reason, we urge you to visit Iceland in summer as the climate is pleasant with a little breeze and more warmth from the sun. 

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