Specialty Travel Guide Iceland
Iceland is a country of immense beauty. The stunning water scenery will take your breath away as you relax, and enjoy all that the country has to offer.
Probably the most popular sight in Iceland, the Blue Lagoon is a serene way to just relax on your visit. People visit the lagoon to enjoy the water year round. Even in the cold winter months, people are found sitting in the water, enjoying its warmth. The water is hot in most places, and offers a relaxing atmosphere. The lagoon includes a waterfall, a cave, and a café where you can buy sandwiches and a drink. The bottom of the lagoon is silt, which you can find many people putting on their faces. After a swim in the water, there is also a sauna for you to relax in.
Gulfoss is one of the most beautiful sights in Iceland. The waterfall is about an hour east of Reykjavik, and is worth the drive. A path is located on the side of the waterfall that allows you to walk down and touch the water. In the winter, the mist coming off of the waterfall can actually turn into snow because of the low temperatures, which is a sight to see.
The capital city of Reykjavik has plenty to do for the traveler. The Pingvellir National Park is an interesting stop to see the Great Atlantic Rift, which is where the tectonic plates of Europe and North America meet. The town of Krysuvik is one of the earliest settlements of the country, founded in the year 900. The town grew into a center of agriculture and fishing, and soon became an estate. The town was destroyed in a volcanic eruption in the 12th Century, and only one building remains now, a restored church.
