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Iceland is the westernmost country of Europe, and occupies a strategic position in the North Atlantic, which straddles the Mid-Atlantic on the edge of the Arctic Circle. One of the coldest countries in the world, it is also one of the hotspots the most volcanic world. Iceland is known today for its mix of ice, Bubbly Hot Springs, fjords and volcanoes robust fire.
Iceland can give you a diving experience unique, you find anywhere else: diving between two tectonic plates, which straddles the Mid-Atlantic, the fault line where two of Earth's tectonic plates are differences. This is not only unique, but it is also the exclusive – only few have dared try. To access the site dive, you have to drive deep into the geo-thermal area and the activity of tectonic plates. If you are not yet fortunate enough, you can drive the next day glaciers in the south and snowmobile racing.
The country is the most sparsely populated in Europe, with only 283,000 people living in an area the size of England or the U.S. state of Kentucky. More than half the population lives in its southwest corner, near Reykjavik, the small but cosmopolitan. The other decent sized population center is Akureyri on the north coast.
What else
All intercity buses and domestic planes begin their journey from Reykjavik. You can visit Geysir, the original geyser from which all other sources hot water gushing derive their name, and the spectacular waterfalls at Gullfoss. Country's only international airport at Keflavik is on the Reykjanes peninsula, a area rich in birds and whales.
Outside Reykjavík and the southwest corner populated, the wilder side of Iceland meets your eyes – large areas of bright green edged rib red sand and black volcanic backdrop of brooding hills and mountains. On the west coast, in cities Borgarnes and Reykhold and the surrounding countryside, each element of the landscape that you see will be associated with parts of the Icelandic sagas.
Peninsula Snaefellsnes is the destination most accessible hiking. We can say that the most spectacular landscapes of Iceland is in the extreme north-west the West Fjords, where you will find small fishing villages down to the foot of table-top mountains and nestled in the collar of narrow fjords that protect homes against storms that batter the fierce Arctic this exposed part of the country.
You can relax for a day in Akureyri. Hence, it is easy to go inside the Arctic Circle to the island of Grimsey. The largest tourist country outside Reykjavik is Lake Myvatn, an hour east of Akureyri. Many species of ducks and waterfowl nest in the lake which is surrounded by evidence of volcanic activity, including long-dormant cinder cones and still steaming lava fields. North of Myvatn is the small town of Husavik, the best place for whale watching in summer watching cruises, while just inland to the east you can go hike along gorges National Park Jökulsargljufur to Dettifoss awesome, most powerful waterfall in Europe.
Iceland the more rewarding long distance hiking is located near the lagoon ice Jokulsarlon. Porsmork The trail is one of the ways of the world's most exhilarating walk. In the south coast, you can take a ferry to the Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) to discuss the global leader in colonies of puffins and have a look at Surtsey, Island new created by volcanic eruptions in the mid-1960s.
When to go
Icelandic weather is notoriously unpredictable. In summer there is a fair chance of bright and sunny days. Many bus lines throughout the interior did not begin until late June or early July, when the snow melts last. The sun has not fully implemented in June, and although there is no true midnight sun, the nights are the light of mid-May to early August throughout the country. Between September and January, the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights can be seen. Hiking and camping are outside Winter issue.
Plan your trip
Most budget accommodations open only from late May to early September. In winter, are unlikely to homes other than the major hotels in Reykjavik and the main cities. Given the long distances to reach Iceland, theft is the fastest and cheaper. The higher airfares are around June and August, when the weather is better. Prices fall from September to November and April-June, and you get the best rates during the low season, November to March. Flights from Europe the most practical and Asia pass through London, there are direct flights from the United States, but Canadian travelers must pass through the United States.
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