Loa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
At Langisandur Beach you can bathe in the ocean and enjoy the view in warm water in Guðlaug, which is a hot pool located in the rockgarden of Langasandur.
25 locals recommend
Guðlaug Baths
At Langisandur Beach you can bathe in the ocean and enjoy the view in warm water in Guðlaug, which is a hot pool located in the rockgarden of Langasandur.
Sightseeing
The coastline around Akranes is rich with bird life and there are many different types of beaches along the coast. One of these is Langisandur, a sandy beach and one of the most popular outdoor areas of Akranes. Langisandur is one of three Blue Flag beaches in Iceland. Guests are welcome to join the local Sea Swimming Club at Langisandur Beach three times a week. More information at the Akranes Tourist Information Office.
17 locals recommend
Langisandur
The coastline around Akranes is rich with bird life and there are many different types of beaches along the coast. One of these is Langisandur, a sandy beach and one of the most popular outdoor areas of Akranes. Langisandur is one of three Blue Flag beaches in Iceland. Guests are welcome to join the local Sea Swimming Club at Langisandur Beach three times a week. More information at the Akranes Tourist Information Office.
The Akranes lighthouse is a delightful place to visit, any time of year. Away from bright lights, tourists and residents flock to the site in winter to catch a glimpse of the northern lights dancing and flickering in the sky. In the summer, you can see locals having a picnic outside the lighthouse, and guests are often invited in where they can climb to the top. Enjoy beautiful scenery of Akranes.
9 locals recommend
Old Akranes Lighthouse
The Akranes lighthouse is a delightful place to visit, any time of year. Away from bright lights, tourists and residents flock to the site in winter to catch a glimpse of the northern lights dancing and flickering in the sky. In the summer, you can see locals having a picnic outside the lighthouse, and guests are often invited in where they can climb to the top. Enjoy beautiful scenery of Akranes.
Food scene
Galito
16-18 StillholtReally good and nice restaurant, Akranes' finest, 1 km away.
Lovely bakery - one of the best in Iceland. Many people drive a hundred miles to get a doughnut.
"Best place in Akranes to get fresh bread and pastries and other stuff." - and salad.
Walking distance from the accommodation.
Kallabakarí ( Brauða og Kökugerðin )
1 InnesvegurLovely bakery - one of the best in Iceland. Many people drive a hundred miles to get a doughnut.
"Best place in Akranes to get fresh bread and pastries and other stuff." - and salad.
Walking distance from the accommodation.