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Rauðasandur Beach

West Iceland, Iceland
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Rauðasandur Beach

West Iceland, Iceland

About

A beach in West Iceland. Where Iceland's dramatic coastline meets the North Atlantic.

Wind, waves, and dramatic cliffs. This coast feels wild and untamed.

The wind can be brutal on exposed beaches. Layers and a wind shell are your friends.

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Driving conditions
Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Cost to visit
Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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WestReykjavíkSouth CoastNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Rauðasandur Beach

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Photos & videos

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss
14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Svuntufoss
#2.Foss
26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Foss
#3.Pennugil
39 km·~47 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Þingmannaá
43 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

Þingmannaá
4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður
17 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð
21 km·~25 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Krosslaug
27 km·~33 min drive

Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug
30 km·~36 min drive

Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Melanes
900 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Melanes, Rauðasandi
1000 m

The Melanes camping site is a new 2.5 acre site located down by the Raudasandur in…

#3.Patreksfjörður
16 km·~19 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

#4.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði
16 km·~19 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Albina
16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval
17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn
62 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
67 km·~80 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Patreksfjörður
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður
21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur
32 km·~38 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flókalundur
40 km·~48 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

Frequently
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Is it safe to swim at Rauðasandur Beach?
No. Like most Icelandic beaches, the water at Rauðasandur Beach sits near 10 °C and exposed coasts here carry strong currents and sneaker waves. Treat it as a look-only beach — stay well back from the surf and never turn your back on the ocean.
How do I get to Rauðasandur Beach?
Rauðasandur Beach is on the coast in West Iceland. Check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive — winter storms and wind can make coastal roads and the beach itself hazardous.
What is the sand like at Rauðasandur Beach?
Rauðasandur Beach is a beach in West Iceland. Sand type varies along Iceland’s coast; most beaches are black volcanic basalt, with a few red or golden exceptions in the Westfjords.
Does Rauðasandur Beach cost anything to visit?
Rauðasandur Beach is free and open year-round. Some Icelandic beaches have paid parking — check locally. Conditions change with weather and tides, so plan around the forecast.

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