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# Reynisfjara
- URL: https://www.ivarhagendoorn.com/photos/reynisfjara/
- Published: 2018-07-10T18:04:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-04T11:22:41.000Z
- Description: With it's black volcanic sands and unique rock formations Reynisfjara black sand beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Iceland.
- Author: Ivar Hagendoorn
- Tags: Photography

With its black volcanic sands and unique rock formations Reynisfjara black sand beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Iceland. Located just off the Ring Road near Vik it is also one of the most visited sites in Iceland. I didn't come for the beach though, but for the extraordinary basalt formations.

![Reynisfjara, Iceland](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/c4/f7c4338c-1a69-4369-8416-8d74c9880bb6/content/images/2022/12/reynisfjara-7.jpg)

Reynisfjara, Iceland

I'm glad I also took the standard "tourist" shot.

![Reynisfjara basalt formation](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/c4/f7c4338c-1a69-4369-8416-8d74c9880bb6/content/images/2019/09/reynisfjara-1.jpg)

Close-up of basalt formation at Reynisfjara beach

![Reynisfjara basalt formation](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/c4/f7c4338c-1a69-4369-8416-8d74c9880bb6/content/images/2019/09/reynisfjara-2.jpg)

Close-up of basalt formation at Reynisfjara beach

![Reynisfjara basalt formation](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/c4/f7c4338c-1a69-4369-8416-8d74c9880bb6/content/images/2019/09/reynisfjara-3.jpg)

This and the above two photos is looking up inside a cave

![Basalt formations at Reynisfjara, Iceland](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/c4/f7c4338c-1a69-4369-8416-8d74c9880bb6/content/images/2019/09/reynisfjara-4.jpg)

Frontal view of a basalt formation at Reynisfjara beach

![Basalt formation at Reynisfjara, Iceland](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/c4/f7c4338c-1a69-4369-8416-8d74c9880bb6/content/images/2019/09/reynisfjara-5.jpg)

Side view of a basalt formation at Reynisfjara beach

![The famous Reynisdrangar as seen from Reynisfjara beach](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/c4/f7c4338c-1a69-4369-8416-8d74c9880bb6/content/images/2019/09/reynisfjara-6.jpg)

The famous Reynisdrangar as seen from Reynisfjara beach

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