Visiting Diamond Beach: what to know
- Tickets
- Free entry
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon
- Getting there
- Five-hour drive southeast from Reykjavik
Reykjavik itineraries with Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach is on day 4
Day 4 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road
Glaciers and icebergs
How Diamond Beach fits into a day.- 9:30SkaftafellRing Road, Vatnajökull National Park
- 14:00JökulsárlónVatnajökull National Park
- 16:00Diamond BeachBreiðamerkursandur
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Diamond Beach FAQs
Is Diamond Beach near Reykjavik?
No. It lies on the south coast about 380 km from the city.
Why is it called Diamond Beach?
Clear ice pieces on the black sand resemble scattered diamonds.
Can you swim at Diamond Beach?
The water is too cold and the currents too strong for swimming.
