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Reykjanes Peninsula

The North

The Westfjords

The South

Reykjavík - The Capital

Reykjanes Peninsula

The East

The West

The Reykjanes peninsula is a geological wonder, where lighthouses outnumber villages. Besides hosting the Keflavík International Airport and, just a few minutes away, the spectacular Blue Lagoon, and the Fagradalsfjall volcano, the Reykjanes peninsula is a destination in its own right.

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Visit Reykjanes is the official destination marketing office for the Reykjanes peninsula and Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark.  Find out more about the area on their website.

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