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Reynisholt

Reynisholt is a farm in , .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Cape Portland and Reynisfjall.

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Dyrhólaey, formerly known by seamen as , is a small promontory located on the south coast of , not far from the village . It was formerly an island of volcanic origin, which is also known by the Icelandic word eyja meaning island. is situated 3½ km southwest of Reynisholt.

Peak
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is a peak, which is situated 2½ km northeast of Reynisholt.

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The Dyrhólaey Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the central south coast of . is situated 3½ km southwest of Reynisholt.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vík í Mýrdal.

Photo: Jerzystrzelecki, CC BY 3.0.
, also known as Vík, is a village in . The area is dominated by Mýrdalsjökull, the glacier which is home to Katla, one of Iceland's fiercest volcanoes.

Reynisholt

Latitude
63.41981° or 63° 25′ 11″ north
Longitude
-19.07234° or 19° 4′ 20″ west
Elevation
15 metres (49 feet)
Open location code
9CM2CW9H+W3
Geo­Names ID
2627557
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