Vík Black Sand Beach

Beaches

RegionSouth Iceland

Beach typeBlack-sand beach

Sand colourBlack

Best seasonAll year

AdmissionFree

Vík Black Sand Beach is a coastal or beach area in South Iceland, shaped by open shoreline, sea views and the surrounding landscape. Tides, light and weather can change the character of the coast significantly, making each visit look and feel different. The visit can be combined with Vík í Mýrdal and Víkur Church . Around Icelandic coasts, always keep a safe distance from strong surf and pay close attention to local conditions.

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

Safety

The sea along Iceland's south coast can be extremely powerful. Keep a safe distance from the water and never turn your back on the waves.

Beach features

Birdlife

Víkurfjara is the black-sand beach beside the village of Vík í Mýrdal. The beach offers views towards Reynisdrangar, while the cliffs around Vík provide nesting habitat for puffins during summer.