Dyrhólaey

Geographical location

Dyrhólaey ( Isl, [' tɪ ː r ˌ hou la ˑ ˑ ˌ ei ], German "Door hole island ") is a 115 m high towering peninsula in southern Iceland, about 6 km west of Vik í Mýrdal.

Volcanic origin

The cape that falls down abruptly to the sea, was built as an island 80,000 years ago in a submarine volcanic eruption. You can still lightweight, the Summit noted the rising sulfur smell.

Attractions

From the top you have an excellent view over the sea and the Mýrdalsjökull. To the east you can see the Reynisdrangar, the black rock needles before Vik, to the west has in good weather a wide view along the south coast.

The tip of the cape is a rock arch, can drive through the boats and what seemed namesake. Also worth seeing is the lighthouse from 1927. The first lighthouse from 1910 is no longer available.

Bird Paradise

Dyrhólaey is known for its rich bird life. In summer nests here, among others besides Terns also a large colony of puffins.

Access

To the peninsula can be reached via the road 218 The ascent to the plateau is possible via an unpaved, sometimes very rough and steep slopes.

Others

Contrary to common statements Dyrhólaey is not the southernmost point of Iceland's main island; this is rather 20 km to the east at Kötlutangi.

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