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Rauðasandur Beach

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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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Map of Rauðasandur Beach

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65.4474°N, 23.9737°W · West Iceland

Plan your visit

Off the main road
11.5 km from Route 62
Nearest town
Patreksfjörður — 16.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
174 km in a straight line
What else is close
45 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Rauðasandur Beach

CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 hRAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 hPEARLS OF THE WESTFJORDS - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 hBIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hCROWN JEWEL; KJARAN'S AVENUE & DYNJANDI - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 hTHE WONDER WORLD OF LÁTRABJARG - hikingfrom 30.900 ISK · 7 hSPLENDID COMBINATINON - Dynjandi waterfall & villagesfrom 28.900 ISK · 6 hFJORD WANDERING - bikingfrom 23.900 ISK · 6 hGRAND WEST - Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur & morefrom 34.900 ISK · 6 h
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ToursIn season nowInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Rauðasandur Beach weather and conditions

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7°Covercast · feels 1°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 43 mdaylight · 08:30 – 18:13
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%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 −12%
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 −12%
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 −12%

Photos & videos

Rauðasandur Beach — photo by Evgeniy Metyolkin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Evgeniy Metyolkin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Melanesrif< 1 km
  2. 2Ytri-Tunga83 km
  3. 3Skógarströnd88 km
  4. 4Langisandur155 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Svuntufoss14 km
  2. 2Foss26 km
  3. 3Pennugil39 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður17 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð21 km
  3. 3Krosslaug27 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Patreksfjörður16 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Tálknafjörður21 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Bíldudalur32 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Albina16 km
  2. 2Fjölval17 km
  3. 3Kassinn62 km
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Tours

  1. Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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Frequently
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questions

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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All beaches5 beaches in West Iceland, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams