Rest in Iceland - at the edge of fire and ice
Iceland is one of the fantastic countries of the globe with no less fantastic nature. Where else can you find a similar cluster of craters of sleeping volcanoes, geysers with boiling water, waterfalls, endless snow fields and glacial lagoons? Only in Iceland. The climate here is subtropical marine. In August, the air temperature is about 10 degrees above zero, in January it drops to one degree below zero. The climate in the country was strongly influenced by the warm Atlantic current of the Gulf Stream, due to which it is soft but at the same time quite windy. In summer in Iceland, tourists can observe an unusual phenomenon - a polar day or "white nights", when the sun does not go beyond the horizon longer than a day.
Types of recreation in Iceland
Iceland's "highlight" is its original nature. There are a lot of parks in the country. The most famous among them is Tingvetlir. Here is the largest lake in Iceland Tingvalavatn. In the north-western part of the country there is a park Husafetl with lava fields, birch groves and geothermal springs. There flows the river Jokulsaa and Fjodlum - the second largest in the country. And the Skaftafetl park will give travelers the opportunity to go camping to the nearby glacier, as well as to see the Grimsvetn volcano.
Iceland is very popular hiking. This is due to the presence of more places for walking. Among those who buy tours to Iceland, there are also lovers of fishing. Often, trout or salmon are caught here. If suddenly you want to go on a real fishing, remember that the caught fish you immediately and cook in the restaurant you like.
Although the country is in high latitudes, Iceland can dive. In places where the main dive centers are located, the air temperature warms up to an average of 5 degrees above zero. A popular place for diving is the Silfrav canyon and the underwater volcano Strytan. And some divers prefer to go to the Westman Islands for diving. The local underwater bottom has long conquered travelers with the presence of frozen lava flows and unusual inhabitants - octopuses.
Top places to visit in Iceland
On vacation in Iceland, there is something to see and what to inspire.
Blue Lagoon
Water in the lagoon of a blue sky color. To personally see this miraculous creation, it is worth to go to the peninsula of Reykjanes, which is located in the south-western part of the country. But for this, of course, it is worth getting a start for a trip to Iceland. You will see a beautiful geothermal basin, of which almost the whole world has heard. The place is considered a symbol of the country and favorite resort of the Icelanders.
Thingvellir
Tingvellir performs several functions at once: on the one hand - it's a beautiful valley, and on the other - the same-name park, which is guarded by UNESCO itself. The park is of great historical value for the country. It was here in the distant past that the local Parliament took place, which was once called Althing. In this place the history of the Icelandic people began. When deciding to visit the park, do not forget to find on its territory a special rift valley where a break of two slabs passes. In the place of the fault, the earth is covered with lava, cracks and canyons.
The "Imagine the World" Tower
This is a wonderful creation of the wife of the legendary John Lennon Yoko Ono, which she dedicated to her second half. Despite the simplicity of the monument, it has a special meaning. The name itself is a reference to the world-famous song "Imagine", in which it is sung about the existence of a utopian world where there is no poverty and hunger, as well as the concepts of "heaven" and "hell." If you look closely, the monument looks like a "lighthouse of the world". From it, rays of light beat into the sky, which are formed by six lanterns. They work on geothermal energy and pierce the sky at a height of as much as four kilometers.
Mount Esja
Esya - not just a volcano, it's a kind of "guardian angel" Reykjavik. The mountain is quite low, only 10 kilometers in height, but it captivates tourists with panoramic views of the city, and in the hearts of locals (who in the distant past were Vikings and seafarers) brings calm and security. Needless to say, that the purchase of a trip to Iceland may well be supplemented by a walk along the marked trails of Esya?
Resorts in Iceland
One of the types of recreation in Iceland is skiing. The ideal time to visit the ski resorts is from November to May. The biggest ski area in the country is Blafiol. The resort is ideal for families. It is equipped with ski runs of different levels of complexity, there are eleven lifts in operation, and there is also the possibility to ride at night. For fans of cross-country skiing there are flat trails.
If your plans include learning to ride on vacation in Iceland, then you will resort resort Hidarfyal. At a local school for beginners, you will quickly learn how to ride. The height of the resort is 1016 meters with a height difference of 500 meters. On the road you will be delivered by one of the four lifts. If you have not decided where to go on vacation, pay attention to Iceland. Maybe it will give you that rest, about which you so long dreamed?
