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A dreamy summer in the land of ice: Why is Iceland the place for the hot season?
In winter, temperatures on the North Island drop to not-so-simple districts.
In the summer however?
Everything turns green, sea parrots and whales come to visit, the towns come to life with plenty of festivals and the sun does not set until midnight.
Sounds perfect, right?
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Monday, 24 May 2021, 09:28
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Spectacular Detipus Falls (Photo: ShutterStock)
Iceland's English name, Iceland, does her a favor. This is a country full of ice and snow, one of the coldest countries in the world. At the height of winter, you will not have a hard time finding places throughout Iceland where the temperature drops to minus 30, even minus 40 degrees, which makes your trip there at that time particularly unrealistic. In the summer however ... the story is different.
As soon as the sun rises, Iceland becomes a green country, especially beautiful and most importantly, one where you can escape the exhausting Israeli heat directly to the region of 20 degrees Celsius - a welcome change.
Therefore, summer is the perfect time to visit Iceland and get to know all the best it has to offer - waterfalls, cliffs, breathtaking views and more, and the best way to reach everyone is on an organized trip, where the guide takes you around this magical little country, tells its stories and folklore and verifies That you do not miss any highlight. So what do you do in Iceland in the summer? Here are some suggestions that will make you run to Ben Gurion Airport.
Lake Viti
In the center of Iceland lies the volcano Askia and when the snow fills the country, it cannot be reached.
But when the roads open, the area becomes one of the most touristy in the country and not because of the opportunity to see lava (the last eruption was about 60 years ago), but mainly because of Lake Viti, or "Viti Mouth" if you will - a miraculous thermal lake 18.
The way to it is done in SUVs and hot water, where it is not worth staying too long in a row, but it is just an amazing experience.
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Next to the volcano.
Lake Vitti (Photo: ShutterStock)
Detipus waterfalls
in the country with lots of snow and ice, and special terrain conditions, there are of course also spectacular waterfalls and the most prominent of which is in northern Iceland. The Detipus Falls stem from the huge Vatna Glacier and are the second most powerful in Europe, after the Rhine Falls in Switzerland. The width of the waterfalls reaches about 100 meters and the water falls from 44 meters directly to the valley below, a breathtaking sight that of course attracts a variety of tourists in the hot season. On the other side of the country, not far from the capital, are the Oridapus Falls, which boasts the title of "the strongest flowing waterfall in the country", but is less well known than the nearby Skogfoss Falls. In summer, the Skogpus, one of the best-known places in Iceland, offers a variety of bows that will make your camera fill up quickly.
Reykjavik and the surrounding area
A trip to Iceland would not be complete without a visit to the special capital and if you feel that the whole area reminds you of something, the answer is "Game of Thrones" of course, large parts of which were filmed all over Iceland, including in the vicinity of Reykjavik. What else do you see in the summer in "Smoking Bay", which means the name of the city in Hebrew? First of all, people. More than half of Iceland's (where only about 350,000 people live) live in Reykjavik, which lies on an impressive bay beach and offers small and special streets, cathedrals, museums and more. A short drive of about half an hour lies the famous Blue Lagoon, a collection of geothermal springs where you can bathe in peace, to complete the experience.
Driving on Ring Road
Iceland, as mentioned, is not too big and there is a road that encircles it all and includes quite a few points to stop at.
Its length is close to 1,300 km, so no matter where you connect to it and where you stop, the ride will be especially beautiful and if you just want to travel on the roads, summer is a dream opportunity because the sunset in Iceland does not come until around midnight. The days feel endless and you have time And light to see more and more.
A great way to get around the country.
The Ring Road (Photo: ShutterStock)
Riding a whale (or at least meeting one) is
good, so unlike the famous movie, riding a whale is a little less possible, but seeing them is another story.
In summer, more than 20 species of whales reach right up to the shores of Iceland, to the fjords that break through the hills bordering the sea.
All you have to do is get on a boat and say hello to the whales that peek out of the water again and again and enjoy their summer meals.
A visit to a local fair
Predictably and logically, the cold causes even the Icelanders accustomed to it to spend their winter months as much as they can in their homes. But as the weather improves in the summer, everyone pours out and every picturesque town awaits you with festivals full of folklore, music and special Icelandic food. In the transition from one such fair to another, you will get to know the smiling Icelanders who are just waiting for these moments, dress like the locals and taste things you never imagined existed in this world, alongside a selection of cheeses, meats and fruits grown on the island. And of course - the mood in the sky when it is warm and pleasant outside.
Hike around Hostfordshire
In winter there is nothing at all to approach this area, in the west of the country, which directly overlooks Greenland via the Strait of Denmark.
In summer, on the other hand, the western fjords of Iceland come to life - the roads open, the towns are inviting and full of options to stop there for food and rest and most importantly, the roads are instructive, a combination of green hills, snow remnants, countless birds that came especially for the season and of course - the dramatic sea view.
The article is sponsored by Pegasus Organized Trips - as part of its goal to promote acquaintance with world cultures and enrichment of knowledge.
The article is sponsored by Pegasus Organized Tours
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