Arnarstapi is a small fishing village on the edge of the Atlantic, surrounded by dramatic sea cliffs, basalt formations and a famous natural stone arch. It is full of seabirds in summer and has a coastal path, a few cafés and great views of Snæfellsjökull.
Búðir is known for its small black church standing alone in a lava field, with glacier-capped mountains and golden beaches behind it. It is one of the most photographed spots on the peninsula and a peaceful place for a short walk.
Djúpalónssandur is a black pebble beach framed by dark lava formations. Pieces of a 1948 shipwreck still lie on the shore, and old lifting stones once used to test fishermen’s strength wait by the path. Wild, moody and beautiful.
Kirkjufell, “Church Mountain”, is one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland, named for its pointed, steeple-like shape. With the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall in front of it, it makes a perfect picture in any season.
Ytri Tunga is the most reliable place in Iceland to see seals. A colony of harbour seals rests on the rocks just offshore all year round, and summer is the best time to see them. Grey seals visit too.
