Iceland's Most Magical Black Sand Beach: Like a Mysterious Alien Planet, Perfect for Sci-Fi Films
Iceland has always been a very suitable place for tourism and adventure. When it comes to beaches, what people might think of is summer on the beach, with soft, golden sand and a cool, refreshing breeze.
But Iceland's beaches are all pure black, located on the west coast of Iceland's largest Vatnajökull ice cap. It's also surrounded by the particularly beautiful town of Vik.
Black Sand Beach is regarded as one of the world's top 10 most beautiful beaches. Especially under the sun, it shines brilliantly in black, particularly translucent. The small molten rock particles make the sand crunch softly under your feet.
Black Sand Beach is a popular tourist destination and a must-visit spot in Iceland. Iceland's beaches and soil are also black, which makes Iceland particularly desolate on cloudy days. Because Iceland has many active volcanoes, the black sand originates from volcanic lava. This Black Sand Beach is particularly well-known because of the basalt columns on the beach.
Basalt columns are formed when molten rock meets seawater, rapidly cooling and fracturing. The edges are very straight and sharp. Because they resemble organ pipes of a church, they are also called 'organ rocks'.
These irregular columns are also incredibly regular in shape, as if sculpted by hand, just like scenes from an anime. In fact, this basalt should be called basalt columnar joint.
These pillars give a sense of mystery and depth, as if they come from another planet, very dreamy. Many famous directors also come here to shoot, especially for science fiction films, it's perfect here.
The two rock formations in the sea also come from volcanic lava, very magical. When the sky changes and it rains, the waves roll, making it look like a magical world. Any photo taken can be used as a postcard. Have you come to Iceland, the otherworldly Iceland?
