Reykjavík Grapevine


Reykjavík Grapevine - 15.06.2018, Blaðsíða 54

Reykjavík Grapevine - 15.06.2018, Blaðsíða 54
Travel The best of Icelandic produce with a nod to Japan and South America. Modern Icelandic flavours, share plates and award winning cocktails. Sushi Social Þingholtsstræti 5 • 101 Reykjavík Tel. 568 6600 • sushisocial.is Our kitchen is open 17.00–23.00 sun.–thu. 17.00–24.00 fri.–sat. SOCIALIZE WITH THE LOCALS ICELANDIC SEAFOOD makes world’s best sushi The little village of Hellnar used to be a major port of call and the bus- iest centre of fishing in Snæfell- snes. While it is less industrious nowadays, it has since grown into a mecca of peaceful picturesque beauty. With perhaps the best views on the southern coast of Snæfellsnes, Hellnar shines hum- bly under the shadow of Snæfell- sjökull. Go for an afternoon or a quiet weekend, you’ll leave rejuve- nated and inspired. Stay: Fosshotel Hellnar Fosshotel Hellnar was the runner- up this year in the best accommo- dation category of our Best Of West Iceland awards. The retreat wowed our panel with its tranquil aura, gorgeous patio, and stunning sea- side views. Part of the acclaimed Fosshotel chain, it also has a fan- tastic restaurant if you’re hun- gry for dinner and an impressive breakfast buffet. Walk: Arnarstapi to Hellnar The one hour trek between Ar- narstapi and Hellnar often makes those lists of must-do activities in Iceland and for good reason. The leisurely coastal path will have you serenely meandering through bulging lava fields and past stun- ning ocean outlooks. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for kitti- wake, the Arctic tern, and fulmar as you rejoice in the fisherman relics and bird nests that freckle the basalt columns, ravines, and grottos. It’s a truly unforgettable locale. Eat: Fjöruhúsið When the sun is out and the clouds are hiding, there is no better sea- side view in the country than from the patio of this iconic seaside spot. Facing the Baðstofa rock formation and soundtracked by the echo of nesting birds and the swell of the tide, Fjöruhúsið is a tiny old-timey café that serves up great coffee, cakes, waffles, and seafood soup. Cuddle up with a blanket and treat on the terrace and watch the sunset. Now, aren’t you relaxed? Visit: Djúpalónssandur Only 15 minutes drive from Hell- nar lies Djúpalónssandur, a noto- rious black pebble beach which is supposedly both haunted and the location of an elf church. It was the site of a shipwreck that took the lives of fourteen British sail- ors in 1948, and you’ll still come across rusted metal fragments of the accident dotting the rocks. Feel free to explore the history of the region up close, but make sure not to mess with the wreck- age, or with any elves. They’re known for being temperamental. Pray: Hellnar Church With a year-round population of fewer than ten people, it’s difficult to say how many people use Hellnar’s church. It’s a somewhat spooky building—the type of small-town church you usually see in horror movies. That said, the strangeness of it only adds to its beauty. Inside, you’ll be met by a b r i g ht b l u e c e i l i n g a n d chandelier. Make sure to take a stroll around the lumpy cemetery before you sit in the bright red pews. Now say Amen. Road trip: Snæfellsnes A one-day road trip around the Snæfellsnes peninsula, a.k.a. “Iceland In Miniature,” grants you access to essentially every noto- rious Icelandic topography you’d dream of: think geothermal areas, lava fields, canyons, cliffs, black sand beaches, and, of course, the Snæfellsjökull glacier. Follow Route 54 to circle around the area, and make sure to check out Styk- kishólmur—it’s a gem of a coastal fishing village. Hellnar A tranquil sanctuary on the coast of Snæfellsnes Words: Hannah Jane Cohen Photos: Art Bicnick Distance from Reykjavík: 188 km How to get there: Route One North, then Route 54; turn onto Útnesvegur then Hellnavegur Car provided by: gocarrental.is Acommodation provided by: hotelbudir.is
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