Diamond Beach, Black sand beach in South Coast, Iceland.
The shoreline extends for 18 kilometers, featuring volcanic black sand and scattered pieces of glacial ice against the North Atlantic Ocean.
The glacial outwash plain formed through centuries of volcanic activity beneath Vatnajökull, as three outlet glaciers ground against the underlying rock surface.
Photographers worldwide travel to this location throughout the year to capture the contrast between dark volcanic sand and white glacial fragments.
The beach lies directly off Ring Road 1, with designated parking areas on both sides of the bridge crossing Jökulsá á Breiðamerkursandi river.
The ice fragments from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon wash up on the black sand, creating natural ice sculptures that change shape with each tide.
Location: Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður
Address: Diamond Beach, 781, Iceland 781 781
GPS coordinates: 64.04379,-16.17634
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:48
Iceland is truly a unique island! From its exceptional geographical location to the richness of its landscapes, here is a collection of major natural sites and iconic tourist attractions. This includes glaciers, beaches, fjords, and geothermal areas to explore enthusiastically.
Vatnajökull
49.8 km
Skaftafell
38.9 km
Svartifoss
39 km
Öræfajökull
63.9 km
Hvannadalshnúkur
24.6 km
Breiðamerkurjökull
31 km
Morsárfoss
35.4 km
Svínafellsjökull
31.7 km
Hornafjörður
49.2 km
Hoffellsjökull
55.8 km
Skaftafellsjökull
34.2 km
Fláajökull
44.1 km
Skeiðará Bridge
41.2 km
Skeiðarárjökull
52.2 km
Kristínartindar
36.6 km
Hundafoss
39.3 km
Sandfell í Öræfum
32.1 km
Magnúsarfoss
39.3 km
Falljökull
29.9 km
Hofskirkja
30.1 km
Morsárjökull
35.9 km
Mulagljufur Canyon
15 km
Skalafellsjökull
29.3 km
Kvíárjökull glacier tongue
19.8 km
Heinabergsjökull
35.2 km
Brunnhólskirkja
45.4 km
Suðurfjörur
47.3 km
Vatnajökull Glacier cave
9.4 kmReviews
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