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Hálsanefshellir Cave

Sight · South Iceland & Golden Circle

A sea cave framed by towering basalt columns at the east end of Reynisfjara black sand beach near Vík.

AccessParking fee at Reynisfjara · 5 min walk on sand

GPS63.4055, -19.0445

Local tip: Never turn your back on the ocean here. Sneaker waves at Reynisfjara are dangerous, so stay well back from the water, especially at high tide.

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Near Hálsanefshellir Cave

Food: Black Crust Pizzeria (2 km)
Stay: Hótel Kría (3 km)
Fuel: N1 Vík (3 km)
Restrooms: Reynisfjara Black Beach (0 km)
Campsite: Vík Campsite (2 km)

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