To get to the western most tip of Europe you’ll have to take a narrow unpaved mountain road. It’s a wild ride that many who travel the Westfjords take to see the famous bird cliffs. Though totally manageable in a 2WD it can be a harrowing drive, albeit beautiful.
Break up the trip with a stop at Breiðavík, which could fool you to believing you were in the Caribbean if it weren’t for that cool temperature.
With just the surf, a church, hotel, and turf house…this is the kind of place where you could feel entirely at peace.
Take a walk down the sandy path to see the coast, just watch out for the tide.
There are no markers, you make your own way – try your best to keep your feet dry there are many creeks to cross.
In a country filled with volcanic black sand, this golden beach feels positively exotic.
A scattering of stones and grass break up the expanse of yellow in the most beautiful manner.
Once you finally reach the turquoise water, you’ll wish it was warm enough to take a dip. Maybe for you it is.
If you are looking for a place to stay close to Latrabjarg Cliffs, this is a true getaway.