Djúpalónsandur

Djúpalónssandur derives its name from two lagoons from the inner part of the shore, Djúpalón and Svörtulón. Djúpalónssandur is renowned for its black oval rocks, called the pearls of Djúpalón, which the sea has polished so beautifully. In addition, there is the famous Steinatök: four boulders of different weight which were used by men to test their strength. Fullsterkur (154 kg), Hálfsterkur (100 kg), Hálfdrættingur (54 kg) and Amlóði (23 kg).

The beach is dotted with iron debris, which is mostly from the English trawler Epine GY-7, which ran aground east of Dritvíkurflag in March 1948.

A viewing platform above Djúpalónssandur is accessible to wheelchairs and offers a great view.

Parking and toilets are up by the main road. There is a smaller parking lot by the lagoon. A 2km hiking trail runs through the lava field from the upper parking lot down to Djúpalónssandur.

From Djúpalónsandur there is a 1km long trail to Dritvík, where you can see the remains of seasonal fishermen’s huts.