Langisandur beach is a beautiful and serene 1-kilometre-long stretch of coastline in the town Akranes. The beach is known for its stunning tan shell sand, clear waters, and breathtaking views of surrounding mountains. Just beside the beach lies also the harbour with harbour activities and a blooming fishing industry.
Langisandur
West, Iceland
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Climate
Akranes is a coastal town located in western Iceland, characterized by cool summers and mild winters. It experiences a maritime subarctic climate, which can be unpredictable and hars. It is prone to strong winds, with gusts up to 50 km/h (31 mph) or more. Due to its location this area is prone for fog contidions.
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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 roads around and within Akranes are good.
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Basecamp and facilities
There is a medium size parking lot just above the beach where there is only a few meters walk onto the beach. There is another, maybe more convenient, location for basecamp at the sports arena, a little further from the beach.
Risk factors
Working in the sand can be tiresome. The waves and the ocean can be treacherous, and the area is known for being very windy. The temperature of the ocean ranges from 3°C to 12°C between seasons.
Visitors
Akranes is a port town of 7500 inhabitants. So close to Reykjavík, the town is booming with all kinds of services and activities of a big town. Langisandur is a popular outdoor area in Akranes where visitors bathe, bike, take long walks or play on the beach.
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