Description
The Vik Beach is very easy to access, and spectacular to visit because of its black sand. Among the birds you can encounter in the area are Arctic Tern, Atlantic Puffin and Arctic Skua.
Details
Access
The town of Vik is located on the south coast of Iceland. You can park in Vik at the shopping center and walk to the beach from there. Click on the P in the map for directions.
Terrain and Habitat
BeachConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , SummerBest time to visit
Spring , SummerRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Photo Vik Beach by Mathieu Allory, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons


