Breiðamerkursandur
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Diamond beach, 781, Iceland
About
A black volcanic sand beach where chunks of ancient glacier ice wash ashore from the nearby lagoon. It feels like a surreal, sparkling landscape that changes constantly with the tides.
Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Oct 2026.
Highlights
- Ice fragments resembling diamonds on black sand
- Located adjacent to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Popular photography destination
- Exercise caution near the shoreline and waves
- Do not climb on the ice
Details
- Address
- Diamond beach, 781, Iceland
- Coordinates
- 64.04433, -16.17766
Good to know
Breiðamerkursandur is a beach in Iceland. A black volcanic sand beach where chunks of ancient glacier ice wash ashore from the nearby lagoon. It feels like a surreal, sparkling landscape that changes constantly with the tides.
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