Breiðavík

Top choice in The Westfjords


An enormous and stunning golden-sand beach, framed by rocky cliffs and the turquoise waters of the bay. Certainly one of Iceland’s best beaches, the idyllic spot is usually deserted. The large Hotel Breiðavík is here.


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Nearby The Westfjords attractions

1. Hvallátur

4.14 MILES

Eight kilometres west of Breiðavík, the tiny hamlet of Hvallátur has a gorgeous white-sand beach, but no services.

2. Bjargtangar Lighthouse

5.96 MILES

At the tip of the Látrabjarg Peninsula, the Bjargtangar Lighthouse, Europe’s westernmost point (if you don’t count the Azores), comes into view. Just up…

3. Minjasafn Egils Ólafssonar Museum

5.98 MILES

In Hnjótur, about 10km west of Sauðlauksdalur, it’s worth stopping at the Minjasafn Egils Ólafssonar Museum. The eclectic collection includes salvaged…

4. Rauðasandur

10.69 MILES

Stunning Rauðasandur beach stretches out in shades of pink and red sands on the southern edge of the peninsula. Pounded by surf and backed by a huge azure…

5. Samúel Jónsson's Art Museum

19.46 MILES

At the tip of the Arnarfjörður, local artist Samúel Jónsson lived out his remaining years at a remote farm in Selárdalur, and filled his days by creating…

7. Jón Sigurðsson Memorial Museum

29.77 MILES

Farmstead Hrafnseyri is the birthplace (on 17 June 1811) of Jón Sigurðsson, the architect of Iceland’s independence. The interesting, modern Jón…

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