Mini Guide to Iceland
| January 2, 2019
Blue Lagoon
Possibly one of Iceland’s most famous attraction, the Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa located near the town of Grindavík (39 kilometers from Reykjavík). It sits on a lava field, but the water is supplied by the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power plant.
The lagoon gets its milk blue color from the minerals in the water, mainly silica and sulfur, which is believed to help alleviate skin conditions such as psoriasis. It has a constant temperature of around 40 degrees Celsius, so it can be enjoyed all year round.
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