The Black Sand Beach, also known as Rejnisfjara in Icelandic, is situated in close proximity to the capital city of Reykjavik on the South Coast of Iceland.
With its stunning pitch-black sandy shore, the beach offers a captivating view that contrasts beautifully against the white foam of the waves.
The origin of this natural wonder arises from volcanic activity, even though the traditional folklore tale speaks of the trolls being transformed into stone due to their inability to drag a ship to the shore before sunrise.
This enchanting location is an absolute must-visit spot that deserves a spot on your bucket list.
Visitor reviews highlight the beautiful and unique black sand, stunning basalt columns and geological formations of the beach. However, visitors warn of the dangers of the waves and recommend paying attention to the warning signs as the beach is known to be dangerous. Despite the risks, visitors recommend the beach as a must-see destination in Iceland.
Most visitors to Black Sand Beach often stay in the nearby town of Vik, which is just a short drive away and offers a range of accommodations. Others might opt to stay in Reykjavik and make a day trip to the beach, enjoying the scenic drive along Iceland's South Coast.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
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Latitude: 63.4053 / Longitude: -19.0634
Black Sand Beach is located in Iceland. The following map of Black Sand Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 9.8°C/12.6°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 9.5°C |
| Sea Temperature | 11.3 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.8 m |
| Rain Chance | 10% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 03:18/23:23 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 4.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 5.5 |
| Cloud Cover | 70% |
| Speed | 34.6 km/h |
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| Gusts | 51.5 km/h |
| Direction | W |
