Iceland review - 2014, Page 79

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restaurants, galleries and the Suðurnes Sci-
ence and Learning Centre—a great introduc-
tion to Icelandic natural history and not only
for the kids. Also the magnificent Attraction
of the Poles exhibition, dedicated to the
work, life and death of the French medical
doctor, explorer and polar scientist Jean-
Baptiste Charcot. The scenic route along the
shoreline from Hafnir to Sandgerði recently
opened, making the journey part of the plea-
sure.
Then there is Vogar, a municipality with
an envious spot in nature, surrounded by
the unspoiled countryside and great hiking
trails—not least to the Stapinn bird cliffs and
the iconic Keilir cone volcano; a fairly easy
climb with rewarding views for miles around.
The ride from the airport to Reykjavík may
run along the Reykjanes peninsula, but that
is not Reykjanes. Not really. Give Reykjanes a
closer look and you will be richly rewarded!
visitreykjanes.is