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Iceland travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Shimmering ice caps and steaming lava fields sprawl across one of the world’s most intriguing islands, providing a visual guide to how our planet was formed. In a destination dependent on weather, there’s more to do at this time of year: calmer seas make it easier to visit smaller islands; mountain F roads in the highlands are open for Superjeep tours; and major hiking trails in areas like Landmannalaugar are navigable beneath the midnight sun. Top regions and cities Reykjavik More than a quarter of the the country live in the world’s northernmost capital – although in sparsely populated Iceland, that amounts to only 100,000. Best things to do Bathe in the Blue Lagoon Part of an 800-year-old lava field, Iceland’s premier geothermal pool is famous for its skin-nourishing minerals, responsible for creating its milky blue colour. Go whale-watching under the midnight sun A mixture of migrants and residents, several whale species can be seen in Iceland’s waters – sometimes even from the shore.

The Independent

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