Where to go in Southwest Iceland

Reykjavik

Reykjavik is a capital city with the feel of a small town. Brightly painted houses of corrugated iron dominate the city skyline and skyscrapers are virtually unheard of here. The buildings cluster around the Tjornin Lake, a spot that's at once tranquil and the bustling heart of the city.

Blue Lagoon

Located in the shadow of the Svartsengi geothermal power station, the steaming waters of the Blue Lagoon have transformed this plant's mineral-rich overspill into one of the most iconic health retreats in the world.