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Black sand beach - Reynisfjara 2025

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach In fact, Iceland is home to several volcanic lava spread beaches, but the one that stands out is the Reynisfjara beach. What sets Reynisfjara beach apart from the rest is the presence of stunning basalt columns, towering cliffs, caves and lava formations. In fact, the rocky stacks rising from the ocean (also known as Reynisdrangar sea stacks) are a source of folktales.  Legend has it that these intriguing basalt columns were actually two Icelandic trolls who tried to drag a ship from the ocean to the beach before dawn. However, before they could do so, daylight broke, and these trolls were cursed to turn into stones. Whether you believe the story or not, these unique formations artfully created by nature have battled the powerful tides of the ocean since ages and continue to stand tall in all their glory.   Guarded by the Atlantic Ocean on the south and the Dyrholaos lagoon in the North, the unique Reynisfjara black sand beach looks like another planet. It was created when molten lava flowing into the ocean instantly cooled off after touching the waters of the ocean. So, rather than fine black sand, the beach is made up of smooth and polished black pebbles of various sizes. Not a typical sight that you’d be expecting at a beach, but that’s Reynisfjara for you.  Another lava creation, apart from the black sand on Reynisfjara, are the incredible stacks of dark basalt columns (called Gardar) that resemble a stairway to the sky. These basalt columns are so perfectly shaped that it is hard to believe that they are a creation of nature. The naturally occurring hexagonal columns were shaped when molten lava flowed, cooled, and contracted hundreds of years ago. This process is known as columnar jointing.  The mesmerising landscape of Reynisfjara has made it a popular filming location. It has featured in several movies and TV shows, including Season 7 of the popular TV series Game of Thrones.