Grindavík, Fishing port in Southern Peninsula Region, Iceland
The harbor town Grindavík extends along the southern coast of Reykjanes Peninsula, surrounded by dark lava fields and geothermal springs.
Vikings mentioned Grindavík in the Book of Settlements around 934 AD, and by the 13th century, the Bishop of Skálholt controlled fishing rights.
The Icelandic Saltfish Museum displays the centuries-old maritime traditions that shaped the local community and sustained Iceland through difficult times.
The town connects directly to Route 43, providing access to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and sits 20 minutes from Keflavík International Airport.
Grindavík sits on the boundary of North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, experiencing frequent seismic activity and volcanic eruptions since 2023.
Location: Southern Peninsula Region
Website: https://grindavik.is
GPS coordinates: 63.84424,-22.43175
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
Blue Lagoon
4 km
Blue Lagoon
4 km
Krýsuvík
36.1 km
Keilir
16.7 km
Þorbjörn
2.3 km
Viking World museum
15.4 km
Gunnuhver
12.7 km
Reykjanesviti
13.8 km
Svartsengi
3.8 km
Uppspretta
18.5 km
Garðskagaviti Lighthouse
29.5 km
Reykjanes
6.6 km
Krýsuvíkurkirkja
18.4 km
Trölladyngja
19.6 km
Ögmundarhraun
12.7 km
Seltún Hot Springs
19.3 km
Phare de Reykjanestá
13.9 km
Garðskagaviti
29.3 km
Kirkjuvogskirkja
16 km
Stafnesviti
21.1 km
Sandgerði lighthouse
25.8 km
Hopsnes lighthouse
2.3 km
Holmbergs lighthouse
21.6 km
Vatnsnes Lighthouse
18.4 km
Gerðistangarviti
19.1 km
Sandvík (luuk sa Islandya, Suðurnes)
14.4 km
Old Garðskagaviti lighthouse
29.5 km
Bridge between continents
12.3 kmReviews
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