디르홀레이(Dyrhólaey)(1). 레이니스피아라(Reynisfjara). 아이슬란드(Iceland)

디르홀레이(Dyrhólaey)(1).

레이니스피아라(Reynisfjara). 아이슬란드(Iceland)

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Dyrhólaey is a 120-metre high promontory, not far from Vík. The place got its name from the massive arch that the sea has eroded from the headland. (The name literally means "door-hole"). When the sea is calm, big boats can sail through it. There has even been a maniacal daredevil pilot that flew through the arch with a small-craft airplane! From the top of Dyrhólaey there is a great view. The headland is thought to have been made in an underwater volcanic eruption late in the glacial period, not unlike the eruption of Surtsey. Several outcrops are in the sea, the highest one called Háidrangur ("High column") is 56 m. high. Dyrhólaey has been a natural reserve since 1978. The promontory is widely known among sailors as "Portland", and English trawler fishermen ubeach where one can climb (at your own risk). According to legend the Reynisdrangar needles were formed when two trolls were trying to drag a three-masted ship to land. When daylight broke they turned to stone. The Needles can be seen clearly from the village of Vík and are 66 meters above sea level at their highest. In one of the many caves here - there is a local legend about a monster having lived here for many centuries. The monster seems to have disappeared after a landslide over 100 years ago…sed to call it "Blow hole". There are also amazing rock formations all along the Birdlife here is abundant, with puffins and eider ducks being the most common species in the area. The lighthouse on the top of the cliff stands impressive and stoic in this often very windy area. Be careful not to go too close to the ledge of this dramatic cliff. You should not miss going down to the black beach to see some of the incredible stone fissures there and to be chased by the waves in this truly extraordinary place. It is also great fun to venture down on the black beach in this area. The waves are often quite impressive and many people enjoy being chased by them up the beach. Although people have actually surfed here (under optimal conditions in wet suits), the rip tides and currents are devious and one should never attempt to go into the water! Leave the swimming to the numerous seals which one often can see in the are.

Dyrhólaey

Dyrhólaey is a promontory with steep cliffs that extend into the sea, the highest elevation of 115 m being on the west. Three gaps pass through Dyrhólaey at water level. one is much larger than the others, and boats of up to 30 tons can pass through it. The island was formed by a volcanic eruption 100 thousand years ago. Háidrangur is the highest (56 m) of the sea stacks off Dyrhólaey and has very steep sides. Lundadrangur is unique, as it is possible to row a boat through an opening into a pool inside. This pillar of rock can then be scaled "from the inside". "Mávadrangur is the sea stack farthest from land, while those closest to the shore, west of the island, are called Kambur and Litlidrangur. There are large colonies of sea birds on the sea stacks and cliffs of Dyrhólaey. A lighthouse was built on the promontory in 1910, and the present structure, dating from 1927, has the largest lens of any lighthouse in Iceland. For centuries, boats were launched from Dyrhólaey when people still rowed out to sea to fish. Dyrhólaey is a protected area under the nature conservation act.

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