Ytri Tunga Beach

Beaches

RegionWest Iceland

Beach typeSand and rocky beach

Sand colourLight

Best seasonAll year

ParkingYes

ToiletsNo

AdmissionFree

Ytri Tunga Beach is a coastal or beach area in West 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 Grundarfjörður and Staðastaðar 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 West Iceland, combining naturally with other landscape, heritage and travel experiences depending on interests and season.

Safety

Ytri Tunga is an important seal-watching site. Visitors should keep a respectful distance and avoid disturbing the seals.

Beach features

Seals

Ytri-Tunga is well known for seal watching and provides easy access to a coastline where seals can be seen throughout the year. The marked coastal walking route is approximately 1.67 km long.