Þórðarhöfði Cape is found on the northernmost part of the Tröllaskagi Peninsula. The cape extends outward into the Atlantic Ocean like an outstreched arm, and locks in a beautiful lagoon nestled between the embrace of the sea and the tranquil stillness of the cape. Þórðarhöfði, a dramatic natural formation, is bound to the mainland by a remarkable 2.7-kilometer-long beach strip, which is unique as it is not a sandy beach but a great expanse, covered in a mosaic of large, sharp stones. From the beach you see an island just off the horizon, called Málmey. The cape and the island are known for their dramatic and picturesque landscapes. The coastline features steep cliffs that plunge into the ocean, providing breathtaking views of the arctic waters and the surrounding area.
Þórðarhöfði
North, Iceland
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Climate
The North Atlantic Ocean has a big impact on the weather in north Iceland, which is usually cold and uncertain. The winters are hard, with temperatures below zero and snow, and the summers are cool, with average temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius. Rainstorms happen often in the area, and in some coastal places, there may be strong winds.
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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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There is a 450-meter-long gravel road that leads to the beach. With a permission from the owner, you can drive a 4x4 along the lagoon site, all the way to the cape, but be vary of the tides.
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Basecamp and facilities
At the start of the beach that leads to the cape, there is a small parking area. Within 3 kilometers lies a farm with fields better suited for larger basecamps. There are no facilities at this location. Phone coverage is excellent.
Risk factors
The waves can be treacherous. The rocks on the beach are large stones, making it difficult to walk in. The cape itself has high cliffs in places, where rockfalls occur and the edges are unstable.
Visitors
The area is a low tourist attraction but more popular with the locals for short hikes.
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