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Reykjanes Lighthouse

Suðurnes  >  Iceland

At Reykjanes lighthouse and the Valahnúkur cliffs you find volcanic landscapes, dramatic views and lots of seabirds, just an hour's drive from Reykjavík.

Añadido* por Jens De Bruycker
Última actualización 1 marzo 2020

Descripción

​The lighthouse and cliffs are located at the very end of Reyjkanes peninsula. This place is easily reachable by any car and offers many possibilities for exploring the area and admiring beautiful views. The strangely shaped cliffs and hardened volcanic ash layers were formed in an eruption in the early 1900s. About 15km off shore lies Eldey Island, a popular habitat for cliff dwelling birds including one of the largest Alcatraz Atlánticocolonies in the world (around 16,000 pairs). Often seen between the mainland and the island are dolphins or whales blowing. The island formerly supported the last remnant population of the flightless Great Auk. Close to the cliffs you can find a bronze statue of a Great Auk looking towards Eldey island where the last two birds were killed in 1844. On the cliffs and shoreline look for Gaviota Tridáctila , Fulmar Boreal, Arao Aliblanco , Cormorán Grande , Arao Común, Éider común and Alca Común . In the lava field you'll find a large Charrán ártico colony, Chorlito Dorado Europeo , Aguja Colinegra ,Archibebe Común and Escribano Nival. In summer look for Págalo Grande and Págalo Parásito.

Detalles

Accesso

To get to Valahnúkur you take Route 425, turn left (coming from the south/east) just before the Reykjanes power plant. Drive past Gunnuhver hot springs to the Reykjanes lighthouse, and continue toward the ocean.

Terreno y habitat

Mar , Pradera

Condiciones

Plano , Rocoso

Camino circular

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Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

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Verano

Ruta

Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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