The charm of western Iceland

The magical peninsula of Snaifelsnes, in the western part of Iceland, is considered “Iceland in miniature” and one of the energy centers of the planet. It is impossible to resist the charm of the sharp contrasts of the harsh northern nature. You will see bizarre basalt columns, charming sea coves, lava fields, craters and volcanic cracks. After making a stop in a fishing farm, you will walk along the ocean to the seal rookeries, and the glacier Snaefellsjokull described Jules Verne in his novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth”. The adventures of the heroes of the novel begin on the glacier Snaifetlsjokutl, and end on the volcano Stromboli in Italy. An unforgettable cruise on Breidafjordur Bay, the southern islands of which are known for large populations of rare birds, is possible. Here nest large flocks of dead ends, gags, washers, stupid birds, large cormorants, white-tailed eagles. Memorable can be fishing in the bay of Breydarfjordur for cod, tooth, halibut. From the village of Olavsvik organized some of the most spectacular observations of whales. Most of the seasons of Game of Thrones were filmed in Iceland. Mount Kirkjufell - one of the most recognizable, located on the "magical" peninsula. In the series, she appeared in season 6, and in episode 6 of season 7, she was given the “main role”. In this episode, Jon Snow and a group of walker hunters search for an arrowhead-shaped mountain, following the Dog's "vision." Obviously, Kirkjufell fits this description perfectly, this mountain can be seen during a tour of the Snaefellsness Peninsula. A program of trips for 3-7 days to the places of filming is possible.