Rauðasandur Beach

Q: Hvar er Rauðisandur?

Rauðisandur er á Vestfjörðum.

Q: Er Rauðisandur þekktur á landsvísu?

Já, hann er einn þekktasti sandur landsins.

Q: Breytist litur sandsins eftir aðstæðum?

Já, litur sandsins getur breyst með birtu.

Q: Er Rauðisandur aðgengilegur almenningi?

Já, en aðgengi fer eftir aðstæðum.

Beaches

RegionWest Fjords

Beach typeSandy beach

Sand colourReddish

Best seasonSummer

AdmissionFree

Rauðasandur is a broad beach in the southern Westfjords, known for reddish-golden sand that contrasts with many of Iceland’s darker volcanic beaches. Its colours shift with the light, tide and weather, giving the coastline a distinctive appearance. A journey to Rauðasandur passes through dramatic Westfjords scenery and can be combined with Patreksfjörður and Látrabjarg . Allow time for the route and check road and weather conditions before travelling.

The place can form part of a wider trip through the Westfjords, combining naturally with other landscape, heritage and travel experiences depending on interests and season.

Safety

Access to Rauðasandur involves a steep and winding road. Drive according to conditions and pay particular attention to weather and road conditions.

Beach features

Seals

Birdlife

Rauðasandur is an approximately 10 km long sandy beach in the southern Westfjords. The sand changes between red, orange and yellow tones depending on light and weather. The area is also known for seabirds and seals.