EAST ICELAND
Meleyri
Quiet black-sand expanse beside Breiðdalsvík popular with locals for peaceful year-round walks.
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About Meleyri
Meleyri is a broad black-sand area immediately outside Breiðdalsvík with open views towards the surrounding mountains and sea. Local residents use it throughout the year, particularly in winter when the sand often provides an easier walking surface than icy inland paths.
Our practical tips
✓A good place for a simple walk rather than a checklist-style attraction.
✓The combination of black sand and surrounding mountains is especially photogenic.