Reykjavík Grapevine - nóv. 2019, Blaðsíða 20

Reykjavík Grapevine - nóv. 2019, Blaðsíða 20
The Reykjavík G rapevine Best of Iceland 2019 20 BEST OF ICELAND 2019 Reykjanes The name means “Smokey Nose.” Promise! Best Accommodation Hotel Berg Bakkavegur 17, Keflavík This smart, modern hotel is located on the hill behind Keflavík harbour. While the town itself is not known for its beauty, this spot is as tranquil as you could wish for, with comfortable bedrooms, a relaxed sit- ting area, and a rooftop pool from which you can watch the sun sink into the sea. Two highlights of Keflavík are practically nextdoor: the Skessuhellir troll cave, and the Duus Museum and café. The perfect final stop before a morning flight. Map: C2 Fancy Option The Retreat The Blue Lagoon, Grindavík The Blue Lagoon powered up recently, coping with ever-increasing demand by enlarging the bathing area and adapting the facilities. One upgrade is this luxury ho- tel, which also contains the Michelin-rated Moss restaurant. Had a lottery win? Book the suite, which comes with a private “lava cove” lagoon. C3 Budget Option Lighthouse Inn Garður As far as location goes, the Lighthouse Inn is winning. Perched right on the toe of Rey- kjanes, it’s a clean, warm and welcoming hostel that’s a stone’s throw from Garður’s twin lighthouses. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Snæfellsnes. B2 Best Meal Salthúsið Stamphólsvegur, Grindavík Grindavík’s “House of baccalao,” Salthúsið, is a spacious, wood-panelled restaurant that takes humble salted cod and places it front and centre on the menu. With a down-to-earth atmosphere and a menu that prides itself on Icelandic recipes and ingredients—especially, of course, fresh local seafood—you’ll come away with a full belly and a smile on your face. It’s right next door to the town pool, so you can take a dip before or after. C3 Fancy Option Moss The Blue Lagoon When the Michelin Guide revisited Ice- land earlier this year, they confiscated the island’s only Michelin Star, but they also lavished several Bib and Plate awards on new eateries. Moss was one of the recip- ients, and their upscale New Nordic fare, tasting menus and vegan options are a true treat. C3 Runner Up Papa’s Restaurant Hafnargata 7a, Grindavík Serving steaming hot, perfectly battered deep-fried fish pulled straight from Grin- davík harbour, it doesn’t get any fresher than the outstanding fish ‘n’ chips at Papa’s restaurant. The chips are chunky, the serv- ings are generous, the service is friendly… and it’s so delicious we wish we could eat there every day. C3 B Must-See Spot Seltún Krýsuvík, Route 42 Reykjanes is a lively, geothermally active peninsula, and there’s nowhere better to feel the heat and power of the living earth than at Seltún in the Krýsuvík valley. The iconic zig-zagging wooden walkway takes you over steaming vents, bubbling fuma- roles and gurgling clay pots; the colours vary from earthy to vividly fluorescent. There’s a hiking path to get a view over the area, and more tempting trails lead you up to other hidden hot spots. F2 Runners Up Gunnuhver & Reykjanesviti Reykjanesbær, Route 425 Less quaint but more powerful, the al- legedly haunted Gunnuhver hot spot sends a torrent of steam jetting into the sky. Nearby, you’ll get a chance to strad- dle the tectonic divide. The Reykjanesviti lighthouse area has a Great Auk sculpture looking out to sea, marking the spot where the last one was reportedly hunted. H5 Hópsnes Grindavík On the southern shore of Reykjanes is the thriving seaside town of Grindavík. The Hópsnes peninsula that juts out from the town is a truly curious spot: drive around the winding dirt track to the lighthouse to see lava plains studded with eerie rusting shipwrecks. C3 Best Hike Keilir Reykjanesbær, Route 41 This cone-shaped mountain is much-ad- mired, standing between Keflavík and Rey- kjavík. Most people only gaze at its silhou- ette from the Flybus, but there’s a hiking trail to the summit. It begins just off Route 41, taking you through a lava field and up a rough dirt road before the 378m ascent begins. The path is steep and gravelly in places, so wear sturdy shoes; if you time the 2.5-hour hike well, you’ll get a sublime sunset view. F2 Runner Up Krýsuvík Krýsuvík, Route 42 There are many hikes in the Krýsuvík geo- thermal area. The main focus of the region is, understandably, Seltún, but if you have some spare time and a sense of adventure, take a chance on one of the lesser-travelled marked routes—you could be rewarded with a remote geothermal area all to your- self. D2 Easy Option Þorbjörn Grindavík This 243m mountain is located between the Blue Lagoon and Grindavík. An easy ascent offers impressive views of the sur- rounding lava fields and ocean. A narrow cleft scars its peak; you’ll have to squeeze between the tall walls to descend the other side. C3 ON YOUR WAY TO VÍK? info@thesoupcompanyiceland.com Víkurbraut 5 870 Vík í Myrdal We are a family restaurant on the South coast in the town of Vík. We specialize in delicious soups, homemade bread and cakes. „Velkomin inn“! Try our signature dish „Red Hot Lava Soup“ CERTIFICATE of EXCELLENCE 2019 thesoupcompanyiceland
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