Arnarstapi is a charming rural village in Snæfellsnes peninsula’s beautiful landscape. It is known for its beautiful small boat marina, nestled in rocky cliffs and surrounded by beautiful, impressive stacks and boulders. A picturesque, eroded circular stone arch lies close to its shoreline, making this location spectacular. A big majestical mountain towers over the village, Mt Stapafell, a 526-metre-tall, eroded palagonitic pyramid-shaped mountain. A massive stone sculpture of a Viking sits in the middle of the village, with the almighty Atlantic Ocean as its backdrop. Truly a remarkable location with lots of variety and Snæfellsjökull glacier in the background.
Arnarstapi
Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
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Climate
The weather in Snæfellsnes Peninsula is characterized by its unpredictability and dramatic shifts. Rain showers, fog and gusty winds along with a beautiful sunshine can be expected all in one day. The climate is under the influence of Snæfellsjökull glacier and coastal climate in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Lighting
The longest day in Iceland is multiple days from May through July when the sun doesn't set. The daylight hours in Iceland on the shortest days of the year are 4-5 hours per day (December to January).
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The road to the village is a good, paved road.
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Basecamp and facilities
Depends on where you shoot, but there are many options for big basecamps. There are medium size parking lots all over the village. A few hotels, restaurants and holiday homes. Phone coverage is excellent.
Risk factors
Depending on where you shoot. The coastline is mostly tall cliffs with a few exceptions. The cliff edges are treacherous and the waves and currents big and powerful.
Visitors
Arnarstapi is a popular tourist attraction with visitors and locals staying for few days in hotels or holiday homes. There is also a large camping ground in the village. In certain places, you might need additional staff to close or manage this location.
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