Iceland has kept an unlimited variety of beauties to discover. Soaking in the hot streams or simply viewing the magical scenes of the geothermal spots can be one of the best experiences of your life. Only 300,000 people live in Iceland so its a friendly place where people tend to know each other more than you are used to.
Reykjadalur, Landmannalaugar and the Blue Lagoon
Reykjadalur , which means the ‘Steam Valley’ is situated near Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. Once you reach the town of Hveragerði, you can find the warm water jet that flows down Reykjadalur. Hiking to the river is not very tough, though people with a fear from height should avoid this.Landmannalaugar has a magical blend of hot and cold water; it is sourced from an ancient lava flow and gets mixed up with a cold stream.
You can find a place where the water gets the perfect balance for bathing and enjoy soaking into the pool. The striking beauty of the surrounding wasteland of a rhyolite mountain is an added bonus.
Blue Lagoon is famous for the healing nature of its water. The water has a vibrant hue; the white silt of the water is said to cure wrinkles and some other skin problems. There are steam rooms and a restaurant, so it becomes a complete fun package for the visitors and the high entry fee seems justified.
Seljavallalaug, Gunnuhver and Grjótagjá
The man-made pool of Seljavallalaug in the southern Iceland is great for its natural surroundings. This place has the facility of change room, where the visitors can change their clothes before or after bathing. This pool is also near Reykjavik.
Gunnuhver is the place where the largest mud pool of Iceland is found; there are a number of steam vents and mud pools, all with a very high temperature (over 300ºC). So, this geothermal spot is great only for the scenic beauty, with the lovely hues of colorful minerals on the ground.
Grjótagjá is close to the Northern part of Iceland, around Mývatn. Bathing in this pool is not allowed as the temperature is not stable. You can only savor the taste of beauty with your eyes! Lake Myvatn has rare attractions for visitors with hot boiling mud pits, lava fields and volcanic craters. Víti in Askja, has volcanic crater with boiling mud and the water has high sulfur content. So it is safe to keep a distance and enjoy the visual beauty.
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