Easy to access peak mountain with free parking at the lighthouse. Sometimes you get an unexpected sight of whales swimming or feeding in the bay, also flocks of swans nearby and wild deer in the fields. No hiking route, just a beautiful view from the lighthouse parking, sea and mountains, raw and incredible. Have you ever watched whales from shore? 🐋

Popular with photographers and very remote. Black sand and dunes with the mountain rising from the sea. You can hike around the area. On a clear sky and the right night you can get the northern lights here, green over the peaks, wow effect. Pay attention to the forecast for wind and fog. 🌌 Kind of a hidden gem in Iceland.

Nice area to wander through, near to the gardens and by the coast

Rangárþing eystra is a municipality located in southern Iceland. This area has some of the most famous sights in Iceland, like Skógafoss waterfall, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and the valley of Þórsmörk. It’s full of farmland, mountains, rivers, and black sand lands. You can stop at Hvolsvöllur or Skógar, good bases to explore the area, with shops and places to sleep.

Part of the ancient capital city which has pretty streets and many souvenir stalls

Juta is a village in the mountains and the nearby valley is a great place to go hiking. If you don't have a car then you will need to pre-book a shared transfer from Stepantsminda to reach Juta, or a more expensive alternative is to go by taxi.

Deep and winding river canyon, about 2 million years old. Walking path and panoramic views, moss covered cliffs, otherworldly. The river looks painted by nature, green walls and blue water, raw and beautiful. Parking is paid, 1086 ISK, there are toilets, and it is absolutely worth the stop, worthy every step. 🏞️

The classic and busy view point of all the locations I’ve been in Iceland. But it’s a really photogenic the landscape perspective is the best in my option. Lómagnúpur is an impressive lump of rock right by the road between Vík and the glacier lagoon. You drive so close to it, scale hits hard, dark cliffs and green slopes, raw and incredible. If the weather is clear this quick stop is a must. 🗻

A canyon created by progressive erosion by flowing water from glaciers. There’s multiple places to stop along the route. The farther you go, the more you see. Yeah, it’s absolutely epic. There are multiple waterfalls and birds flying everywhere in the canyon. There aren’t very many people up there either.

Campeche Island is known for its clear waters and white sand, ideal for snorkeling and sunbathing in a natural setting, as well as numerous ancient archaeological sites.