One of the most incredible yet dangerous places in Iceland. Awesome views including caves , basalt columns , and rock towers everywhere. Stay away from the water; sneaker waves are no joke. A must see!

Very cool black sand beach . It can get very windy at times. The waves are huge and can sneak up on you !!

A great place to take pictures and enjoy the black sand but be very careful of the tide. Take a lot of pictures. Ask for the story about the pillars of black sand in the water.

This place has a mysterious feel but the large crowds you‘ll meet here can easily spoil it. Come early or late, stroll along the beach and take your time to catch the special atmosphere.

Beautiful beach but be aware - the waves are strong and a big. First thing we saw was a family being too close to the waves and their son got dragged out. Watch the waves!

Another must see place in South Iceland, enormous waves hitting black sand beaches and nice geometry on the mountains make this place unique!

Amazing Basalt Beach . Definitely one of the highlights of the trip. We spent a lot of time climbing around the rocks.

Love this place, take a bit of a walk towards the arch to have the beach to yourself and avoid the hoards of tourists coming in buses .

Beautiful black beach with amazing columns formation. It is one of the most photographed beaches in Iceland .

Gorgeous views and beautiful black sand. Very cool rock formations as well . Beautiful stop on the golden circle.

This is one of those beautiful and haunting places that will stay with you for the rest of your life. You might even be lucky enough to see puffins !!!

Beautiful beach with black sand. The golden hour can be magic.

You can stay a while in the beach and do nothing , great place near Vik and don’t forget to take selfie with the baslt columns

In other words, Black Sand Beach ! A must-see beach especially for photographers ...

Go early in the morning (before breakfast ) to avoid the crowds & guarantee a parking place!

You can’t swim — the water is close to freezing, the rip currents are herculean, and there are deadly rogue waves — but the scenery is legendary. Read more

Fantastic rock formations , don't get too close to the sea, rouge waves are a big thing here.

It was so beautiful that I could barely explain... just come! And be vert careful about the waves!

Nice rock formation and all but the day we went in April, it was hella windy and was borderline unpleasant.

The rock formations are uncanny. It's hard to believe that nature itself could create such a perfect geometry.

The basalt columns and subsequent black beach surroundings are gorgeous and unique!! Stay away from the waves.

Black sand beach . And there's a rock formation too.

A must-see if you're visiting Iceland. Unique place.

Super amazing spot. Make sure you see the view from both sides...from the town of Vik and from the other side.

Don't get remotely close to the water. The tides will suck you in and you will drown.

Go. You've never seen anything like it before. Pictures can't do it justice.

Watch out for the large waves sometimes every 5-10 minutes. They come out of nowhere and could take you with them.

Don't go too close to the sea, especially not if you are going to turn away from it because then you won't see the big waves coming that will leave you wet for the rest of your trip!

Try to go early or late in the day so its less mobbed with tourists .

Nice black sand beach . Rock formations are also nice

Beware the undertow and the rogue waves . Can't say it enough. Stay clear of the water. Very dangerous!!

Amazing. Very special.

A must if you visit Iceland!!

ok be ready for gusting winds. u will literally be blown away hold on to your hats!!!

It's just the most beautiful beach that my dark heart has ever seen

Beautiful black sand with funky rock formations

The famous black shore, magical ????

A truly inspiring place.

Cool black beach and basalt cave

As seen in this Angora Base Layer from Ice wear/Vik wool

The road to get here from Reykjavik is already worth the trip.

Be aware of waves! You can get wet very easily ????????

Exceptional spot

One of the most beautiful beaches in Iceland .

Look up, you might spot puffins !

Awesome spot to see the black beach

Wonderful.

Very impressive!

Climb the rocks and take a photo.

Beautiful black sand beach .