Dyrhólar

Dyrhólar is a farm in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cape Portland and Portland Lighthouse.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.5 dk.
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 2½ km southeast of Dyrhólar.

Photo: Milan Nykodym, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Dyrhólaey Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the central south coast of .

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.

Dyrhólar

Latitude
63.41728° or 63° 25′ 2″ north
Longitude
-19.15732° or 19° 9′ 26″ west
Elevation
15 metres (49 feet)
Open location code
9CM2CR8V+W3
Geo­Names ID
2632170
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Satellite Map

Discover Dyrhólar from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

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