Reynisfjara, Majestic Basalt Columns and Black Sands
Reynisfjara
4.7
Introduction
Translated to English:
In 1991, the black sand beach of Vik, Iceland, was listed as one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world by Islands Magazine. The "sand" of the black beach is formed by volcanic lava and has been shaped by sea winds and waves, turning the basalt into black sand. Among the black sand beaches in Iceland, Vik is uniquely characterized by its peculiar-shaped rocks under the cliffs, a long stone-made seawall extending into the sea, and a lava mountain in the vicinity. These elements add to the mysterious and eerie atmosphere of the beach. Many film and television production crews choose this location to shoot scenes of otherworldly planets. Local legends attribute the black color of the beach to witchcraft, but it is actually a natural phenomenon, and the columnar basalt formations under the cliffs are the result of natural geological processes. When you hold the black sand in your hand and let it slip through your fingers, your hands do not get stained with any black color. The black sand beach is highly-translucent and uniquely beautiful. 
The black sand beach is covered with black pebbles
