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Top Iceland Destinations#1

The Blue Lagoon

One of the most well-known tourist

spots in Iceland, this geothermal spa

lives up to the hype. Tourists can relax

in the lagoon’s iconic blue seawater,

surrounded by a beautiful lava

landscape. The water in the Blue

Lagoon is rich in minerals and silica,

which is said to be beneficial for the

skin; a nearby hotel/clinic even offers

skin care treatments for visitors! The

Blue Lagoon is also in a convenient

location and is close to Keflavik

International Airport.

Top Iceland Destinations#2

The Volcano

Hekla

It’s no wonder that director Ridley

Scott chose the base of this massive

volcano as part of the scenery in

2012’s Prometheus. In some ways, the

barren land that lies at the foot of

the volcano seems like an alien

landscape. Meanwhile, the towering

volcano itself has inspired awe for

thousands of years. Hekla, which is

1500 meters high, is active and there

have been dozens of significant

eruptions over the years.

Top Iceland Destinations#3

Þingvellir

National Park

The famous Þingvellir National Park is

located in southwest Iceland, and it

contains the nation’s largest natural

lake. Visitors can also have the unique

experience of exploring in the Silfra

diving spot, which is directly between

the continental plates of America and

Europe. If you’re a history buff, you

really won’t want to miss this park --

Iceland’s Parliament was established

at Þingvellir back in the year 930, and

for over 800 years the location served

as an important political forum.

Top Iceland Destinations#4

Lake Myvatn

Geothermal Area

Iceland’s fourth largest lake, located in a

very volcanically active area, is surrounded

by unusual lava formations known as

Dimmuborgir “(dark cities”). Icelandic legend

says that the devil himself once fell into

this spot, but whether or not you’re a

believer in local lore, there’s no denying

that the surrounding lava fields are

seriously hot. The lava fields are full of

various caves and crevices with naturally

warm water in which visitors can bathe.

However, temperatures vary and can be

dangerous, so be sure to do your research

and chat with locals before you take a dive.

Top Iceland Destinations#5

Húsey

This spot is ideal for nature lovers, or

for anyone who is looking to go off the

grid and explore some of Iceland’s

lesser-known (or untouched) areas.

Located in east Iceland, Húsey is

nestled between two glacial rivers

and boasts more plant species than

any other spot in the nation. In addition

to the 175 species of plants in the

area, 30 species of birds nest in Húsey

each spring. Other animals, such as

reindeer and seals, are also prominent

in the area.