About a 20-minute drive from Keflavík lies a beautiful cove with a black sand beach and grassy dunes. This breathtaking place has been used as a shooting location for many movies and TV shows. The beach itself is a few hundred meters long, accessible at one end and the other end terminating in cliffs that are part of a fissure that runs through the area. A small sea lagoon lies close to the beach with beautiful grassy sand dunes in between, making this location unique and picturesque. This location is also a popular surfing location for beginners.
Sandvík
Reykjanes Peninsula , Iceland
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Climate
The weather is Reykjanes Peninsula can be described as harsh and unpredictable like the rest of the country. The region experiences strong winds, heavy rain, and occasional snowfall throughout the year. The temperature can vary greatly from day to day, with summer temperatures ranging from 10°c to 15°c and winter temperatures dropping as low as -5°c. Visitors should come prepared for any type of weather.
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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 this location from the main road is a fair gravel road, good for trucks and normal vehicles. The beach, however, is not suited for normal cars and needs to be accessed by walking or 4-wheelers and other special vehicles.
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Basecamp and facilities
The best access to the beach is from the main road onto a gravel road that will lead you to a big lot that can be used as a large basecamp. 50 meters further lies a medium size lot that can also be used. There is a bit of a walk with the equipment onto the beach, or you could use 4-wheelers or similar vehicles to access the long beach. There are no facilities at this location so everything needs to be brought in. Phone coverage is excellent.
Risk factors
The sand is thick and tiresome to walk in. The waves can be treacherous in certain weathers. If trucks and vehicles drive off the gravel road, they can easily get stuck in the black ash sand.
Visitors
The area is a low tourist attraction and those who stop tend to stay only a short while. This area is also very popular with locals playing with mud motorcycles and 4-wheelers, so the area needs to be closed off for bigger productions.
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