Still one of the most undiscovered countries in Europe, Iceland is fast becoming a tourist attraction especially in light of its recent financial difficulties. The small Scandinavian country a couple of hours north of Scotland has a relatively small population currently around the 320,000 mark, with just over two thirds living within the capital city of Reykjavik.
The country boasts scenery that cannot be matched, contrasting differences between lush green summers to dark, metallic winter days. Many people travel to see the natural phenomenons that are geysers and waterfalls that adorn the landscape. The ‘Golden Circle’ which sits in the centre of the country is an approximately a 300km loop incorporating many natural features that will make visitors wanting to return over and over again.
The cultural capital, Reykjavik, holds many delights for the new visitors to this majestic country. The national delicacy of fish is shown in the many different restaurants around the city, including the well renowned fiskmarkadurinn, which includes a tasting menu to let you sample the many different flavours on offer.
Blue Lagoon is many people’s last stop on the way out of the country. Coach tours will normally schedule a stop at the lagoon on the way to the airport. The outdoor spa is something many people will never have experienced and find the geo-thermal pool a great way to relax and end their trip to this magical country.
