Reynisfjara, Majestic Basalt Columns and Black Sands
Reynisfjara
4.7
Introduction
In 1991, the American magazine Islands Magazine listed the black sand beach of Vik, Iceland, as one of the world's ten most beautiful beaches. The 'sand' of the black beach is formed from volcanic lava, which has been sculpted by sea winds and waves, turning the black basalt into black sand. Among Iceland's several black sand beaches, Vik's is the most unique, with oddly shaped rocks under the cliffs and a long jetty made of stones extending into the sea. Not far from the beach, there is also a lava mountain, tall and abrupt, adding to the mysterious and eerie atmosphere. Many film crews choose this location to shoot scenes of alien planets. Locals say the black sand beach turned black due to witchcraft, but in reality, it is a natural phenomenon, with the columnar joints under the cliffs also formed by nature's craftsmanship. When you scoop up the black sand and let it slip through your fingers, your hands will not be stained with a trace of black. The black sand beach is highly translucent and uniquely beautiful. 
The black sand beach is covered with black pebbles
