VISIT ICELAND

Iceland is known as "The Land of Fire and Ice". It is also the land of light and darkness

Wildlife and animals of Iceland

When the Vikings arrived there were hardly any animals to be found in Iceland with the exception of birds and the fish in the sea. The Vikings brought sheep, horses, dogs, cats and cows.

The Icelandic horse is world famous, with more Icelandic horses around the world than in Iceland. This is partly because it's illegal to import any foreign breeds, and Icelandic horses who go abroad for showing or breeding can never return home.The Icelandic horse is most famous for having 5 gaits, and the ongoing joke is that most Icelandic horses are actually ponies, since not all of them grow taller than 145 cm.

Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa in Iceland

The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland. The spa is located in a lava field in Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, southwestern Iceland.

The geothermal water has a unique composition, featuring three active ingredients – Silica, Algae & Minerals. Bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help people suffering from skin diseases.

Today, Blue Lagoon is recognized as one of the wonders of the world.