The east coast of Iceland is one of the least visited areas of the island, but today we were lucky enough to visit the small village of Djúpivogur. Here, the community is focused on sustainability and an improved, slower pace of life. We went on different excursions to explore this remote area.
Some of us went on a hike to the black sand beaches of Úlfseyjarsandur. This area has been growing over the last couple of centuries, as the ocean is bringing sand from the south which is deposited in the bay. This means that the area we were walking on didn’t exist a hundred years ago, and the rocky outcrops on the beach used to be islets surrounded by the sea. This is a unique location and it’s an example of Iceland’s dynamic landscape.
Many birds nest in this area and we were able to observe some very curious harbor seals too. After lunch we had time to explore town and enjoy the tranquility and slow pace of this small community.
We sailed away after another incredible day exploring Iceland and our next destination calling us, the Westland Islands.
