Exotic sands
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Vík · 🇮🇸 Iceland
World iconEurope
Black basalt sand and hexagonal columns, beautiful and genuinely dangerous.
The sea at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach (Vík, Iceland) is typically around 12°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are May–Sep.
Open Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~12°C in the warm season
- Water
- Frigid, violent
- Sand
- Jet-black volcanic
- Swimming
- No; deadly sneaker waves
- Best time to visit
- May–Sep
- Setting
- Basalt columns & sea stacks
- Beach type
- Exotic sands
- Region
- Europe
Beaches near Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Diamond BeachJökulsárlón, Iceland · 158 km
NauthólsvíkReykjavík, Iceland · 164 km
StokksnesVestrahorn, Iceland, Iceland · 220 km
Ytri TungaSnaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland · 250 km
DjupalonssandurSnaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland · 280 km
RaudasandurWestfjords, Iceland · 330 km
More beaches in Iceland
More exotic sands beaches
Playa de MaspalomasMaspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
Cala MarioluBaunei, Gulf of Orosei, Italy
Dune du PilatPyla-sur-Mer, Arcachon, France
Elafonissi BeachCrete, Greece
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach?
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach is at Vík, on the coast of Iceland.
What is the sea temperature at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach reaches about 12°C. Frigid, violent.
When is the best time to visit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach?
The best time to visit Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach is May–Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach have?
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach has jet-black volcanic.
Is Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach good for swimming?
No; deadly sneaker waves.
Photo: Strwiki2017 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source
