Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

September 15, 2025 -- Reynisfjara is a world-famous black-sand beach found on the South Coast of Iceland. A standout feature of Reynisfjara Beach is the towering basalt columns located along the cliffs of Reynisfall Mountain.  The columns are created when lava cools and solidifies, often resulting in hexagonal shapes. There is also a shallow cave located along the beach and columns. It was also formed by the powerful forces of nature. 

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Posing on the basalt columns

Basalt columns

Together

Halsanefshellir sea cave

Walls of the cave

Offshore, the Reynisdrangar sea stacks rise dramatically from the ocean, adding to the rugged beauty of the area. From this beach (at least where I was), you could only see two of the stacks. The waves at Reynisfjara are very powerful. Multiple people have died on the beach. There are warnings not to get to close to the waves. 

Footprints in the sand

Crashing waves (watch the video)

Little cairns

Crashing waves

Looking the other way

Lara on the beach

Polished stones