A different get-away.
Most probably, for an out of the country get-away, the country Iceland would be found at the end of your travel list. Who knows, maybe it won’t even fit in your get-away list. You would want warm waters to touch your overly-stressed body due to work, and the cool (but not zero temp!) breeze caressing your whole body while you lie down the shore.
But enough of that idea of paradise. There is a beach in Vik, Iceland wherein the abovementioned things aren’t present—in fact, it’s the exact opposite. Freezing temperature (an average of 32 F), very cold winds and… black sand. Yes, black sand. Technically, it’s not really sand since these are black basalt sea stacks (like the stalagmites in a cave).
Definitely, Vik’s the place to be if you’re in for an unforgettable beach surprise.
Photo taken from http://cadeoverton.blogspot.com
Tags: Black sand, Iceland, Vik