One thing Iceland is famous for is the black sand beaches. There are quite a few such beaches all around Iceland and this one in Vik is the most famous. Its really beautiful when sun is setting. Sometimes the waves can be very rough so be carefull when going inside the caves around this place.

Absolutely gorgeous. The black sand provided a beautiful contrast to the water set against the really interesting volcanic rock side. The current is strong, so there won't be any swimming, but you'll get some amazing photos!

The tide was in when we were there and so there wasn't a great amount of beach showing. That said it was still impressive with the snow coming down behind to meet the beach. The waves were immense, our guide said they were amongst the biggest he'd seen. Very dangerous to be near and yet beautiful to see.

Amazing definitely worth a visit. Don’t go near the waters edge though the waves are deceptive. It was windy and wet when we visited but if your in vic or passing through a must see. You won’t see scenery like it anywhere else

This beach really is quite something. The black sand is so cool and the rock formations are so different and interesting. The waves are epic but really quite terrifying and I was really surprised to see how many people were much to close despite all of the warnings about how dangerous they are. At least one person dies here a year - so please listen to the warnings and enjoy from a safe distance away. Don’t be the tool trying to get that picture. There is also a really nice cafe here where we stopped for lunch for some chips and drinks.

The beach is worth a visit if you’re in Vik, the beach is cool and the basalt columns and cave provide good photo opportunity. However what we liked most was the waves, they were coming in very powerfully and caught a few off guard! You can see the rocks and dirdle door from the beach too.

The black sand beaches around Vik are a must see you must plan to see the various points of view we did it East to West. First stop in the town of Vik park either behind Black crust pizza or pass Halldorskaffi on your right,follow road to T junction turn right and the Reynisdrangar carpark is at a dead end, it's much quieter.The next point is the main parking for visitors at Reynisfjara on route 215 it's very busy, needs a bigger carpark nice rock formations and high cliffs, just watch those waves. Next head for Dyrholaey on route 218 off route 1, you have two more viewing points follow the road to the end and you arrive at a carpark with excellent toilet facilities, after that take the first left you come to and head towards the lighthouse at the top of the hill views of black sand beaches to the west and east along with Dyrholaey rock formations. You should have time to visit waterfalls heading West to Selfoss

This is an astonishing place natural and well preserved with well impressive landforms and beautiful ocean views. On the day of our visit it was of strong wind and high waves. We were warned to stay away from the waves to avoid being pulled into the ocean.

Absolutely amazing to see! We went to the lava show before hand and learned a little more about Vík and the volcanic history. The beach is so cool to see as well as the massive waves and cool rock formations/shallow cave. Parking was easy and free and there’s a bathroom on site (paid). There’s also a restaurant on site.

Gorgeous, almost mystical beach. Looks like something out of a fantasy novel, but it's dangerous. Waves are huge and unpredictable. Be safe and heed the warnings, especially on really windy days.