Iceland holidays

With an incredibly vast coastline, it should come as no surprise that Iceland specialises in seafood. You’ll find a variety of speciality restaurants, with haddock, salmon, cod and monkfish being popular choices. Plokkfiskur is a traditional fish stew dish, consisting of a mix of white fish, potatoes, onions, flour, milk, cheese and a variety of seasonings. The perfect comfort food on a cold day, Plokkfiskur is a simple yet delicious dish that you have to try. Another surprisingly popular dish in Iceland is hot dogs. They aren’t your regular hot dogs though; typically made mainly with lamb, these sausages are served on a slightly sweet warm bun. Don’t forget the toppings, the most popular of which are raw onions, crispy onions, ketchup, a brown mustard called pylsusinnep and capers.

Dramatic and enchanting, Iceland offers an abundance of unique black sand beaches. They may be the opposite of what golden sand seekers want, but these beaches are breathtakingly beautiful, offering an alternative to the typical beach holiday. While the water tends to be on the cold side, they’re the perfect location for an afternoon stroll. While there is a vast selection to choose from, Reynisfjara beach is world-renowned for its beauty. With vast basalt sea stacks surrounding an extensive coastline, it’s not hard to see why Reynisfjara is considered to be one of the most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world.

Once you’ve sampled the Icelandic hot dogs and experienced the black sand beaches, you can explore the natural beauty spots Iceland is famous for.

Blue Lagoon: Undoubtedly the biggest attraction in Iceland, the Blue Lagoon is an immense geothermal spa. Located in a vast 800-year-old lava field, people flock to bathe in the milky blue water and experience the many benefits of the lagoon. Breathtakingly beautiful, the Blue Lagoon is one of the 25 Wonders of the World and is an otherworldly experience you certainly won’t forget. The water is packed with beneficial minerals, algae and silica that makes your skin feel silky soft. Speaking of the water, it’s almost 40 degrees no matter the weather, so it feels similar to a comforting bath. Enjoy natural white mud face masks while floating in the calm, serene water.

See the Northern Lights: The Northern Lights are one of the most spectacular natural wonders there is, and you don’t have to go to the North Pole to see them. The easiest way of seeing these dancing colours is through a professional tour, as they’ll likely know all of the best spots to catch a glimpse of this amazing natural light show. The best time to go is when its very dark outside when there is little cloud to mask the aurora, particularly between the months of September to April.