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Rauðisandur Beach

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    July 14, 2025

    Rauðisandur Beach is a magical red sand beach on the south coast of Iceland's Westfjords. Here, you can enjoy a stroll along the 10-kilometer stretch of picturesque coastline. The powdered scallop shells make the beach appear like the surface of another planet!
    Rauðisandur means "red sand" in Icelandic. While black sand beaches are one of the hallmarks of Iceland's south coast, this remote part of the Westfjords offers something completely different.
    The color of the sand changes depending on the weather and season. From various shades of yellow to orange, the beach never stays the same color for long.

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      Elevation 70 m

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      Location: Vesturbyggð, Iceland

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