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The remarkable Blue Lagoon is essential viewing for all visitors to Iceland as well as offering a relaxing and renewing alternative to sight-seeing. The lagoon came about due to a happy “accident” in the 1970s, when the Svartsengi Geothermal Plant discharged mineral-rich geothermal waters into large area surrounding the plant. The brilliant blue color of the lagoon is caused by the blue-green algae in the water and the lovely warm temperature ensures the whole area is enveloped in a mist of steam. You can join the locals as they relax in the warm waters and cover themselves with the snow-white silica mud, which is believed to be beneficial for a wide variety of skin complaints. After your soak you can shop for unique spa products in the on-site shop.

Blue Lagoon, Nordurljosavegur 9, 240 Grindavik, Iceland, Phone: +35-44-20-88-00

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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