The Land of Ice and Fire is fashionable. Perhaps because of the popularity of the Game of Thrones saga and scenes across the wall or the desire of travelers to discover where Jules Verne marked as the entrance to the center of the Earth. Whatever it is, the trip to Iceland have grown in recent years and no wonder.
Iceland include science fiction landscapes full of geysers, lava fields, glaciers and waterfalls dream. It is a little too crowded for tourism and the sense of freedom that this circumstance generated in the traveler. This unique destination not emphasize too often Reykjavik, a small capital, but that is by far the largest and most populous city.
Besides being the main point of entry to Iceland, Reykjavik is a lively and excellent cultural city. We strongly recommend that you travel to Iceland in 2015 ... if you ignore us, we recommend sights in Reykjavik in three days.
How to get to Reykjavik?
We have the great fortune to live in Alicante, one of the few Spanish cities that have direct flights to the capital of Iceland. The others are Madrid and Barcelona, although not all year. In any case you will land at Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Here we explain how to get from Keflavik airport to Reykjavik . The city has other airport, although it is for internal and flights from the Faroe Islands .
How many days do you recommend I stay in Reykjavik?
Iceland is a beautiful like few others, especially their natural resources country, so it's better to use a few days in a city of this size. To us it overran us much time in Reykjavik and we travel with a baby eight months, so we were going to crawl.
Sincerely with a pair of full, maximum three days may be sufficient to visit the main attractions of the capital of Iceland. You can always leave part-time for last minute shopping after hallucinate with its incomparable landscapes.
Is face life in Reykjavik?
Iceland is an expensive country when compared to the standards of Spain. Being an island many things must be imported from other countries and that increases its price. Reykjavik thought was a bit more expensive than the standard of living to which we are accustomed city, but similar to other European capitals.
Life in Reykjavik is now much cheaper than years ago by the depreciation of the Icelandic krona, but thinks exploring the countryside is completely free, including camping.
What to eat in Reykjavik?
As good capital of the kingdom, you have everything for all budgets. A few years ago we wrote a separate article in which we explain what to eat in Reykjavik . Fish, seafood and lamb are the basis of the Icelandic diet. Also the sushi .
Where to stay in Reykjavik?
In the capital of Iceland you will find accommodations in all price ranges. From hostels and camping, to guest houses, private houses and of course hotels.
Reykjavik slept on the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura , but was called Hotel Loftleidir before. To reach the center you have to walk about 20 minutes. It is very close to the bus station. Overall a good hotel.
What to see in Reykjavik in three days
Although it is the capital Reykjavik is a pretty small town. Yes, has the most interesting cultural offer and a spectacular atmosphere in Iceland, especially in the district 101. Given that'll be a couple of days (maximum three days), I recommend the following places to visit in Reykjavik:
- Take a leisurely walk around the area of Lake Tjörn , in the most beautiful city for its typical colored houses.
- Visit the peculiar Hallgrímskirkja , a cathedral that looks like a spaceship or figure made of Lego or Minecraft. It also has the best views of Reykjavik.
- Close to the port and try the best lobster bisque world or whale meat.
- If you travel in summer and warm weather, sunbathe on Austurvöllur and see how Icelanders celebrate the arrival of the sun.
- Enjoy the unique Icelandic contemporary art in Listasafn Íslands , worthy of imitation Björk did Joaquin Reyes to La Hora Chanante ,
- If you are traveling with children , you can spend an afternoon in the peculiar zoo Reykjavik , but is rather a farm school.
- Spend lots of money in Icelandic interesting fashion and wander through the streets of the 101 district.
- See the city from the viewpoint of Perlan , where is also located the Museum of the Sagas.
- If you have time, you can catch a boat from the port to try the whale .
What places you stayed wanting to see?
Although we had plenty of time there are always things in the pipeline, such as visiting the Museum of Sculpture Ásmundur Sveinsson, take a dip in the geothermal beach at Nauthólsvík, or experience the dynamic night Reykjavik, say, one of the most marchosas Europe. When traveling with young children this side is impossible. Also the Harpa Concert Hall which was still under construction or sculpture of The Traveller Solar saw only the passing car.
How to get around Reykjavik?
Reykjavik size allows you to quietly walk around the city. Occasionally we grabbing a taxi, especially when left us little fried, but not necessary.
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