Grindavik

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Grindavik

The city Grindavik is located on the Reykjavik peninsula in the Sudurnes region. Translated from Icelandic, its name means "black dolphin bay". That's what these marine mammals are called here - grinds. The city is surrounded by volcanoes and mountains, which makes its landscape very picturesque.

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Where your journey begins: from the historic center to hidden gems
Spa center
Sudurness
The Blue Lagoon

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Must-visit spots outside the city center to complete your journey
Volcano
The Reykjavik Peninsula
Fagradalsfjall
Bridge
The Reykjavik Peninsula
Bridge between continents
Museum
Keflavik
Viking World Museum
Museum
Keflavik
Duushus
Sight
Sudurness
袣rysuvik
Lake
The Reykjavik Peninsula
Kleifarvatn
Museum
Hafnarfjordur
Hafnarborg Museum
Museum
Hafnarfjordur
Hafnarfjordur Museum

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