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Best Attractions by the Ring Road

fantastically picturesque 2 lane road with impressive views all around. Make sure you drive on the right side of the road - and watch out for sheep! Save money by reserving a circle of Iceland self drive package, or find the cheapest rental cars in Iceland. Iceland is famous for beautiful nature and amazing scenery Just driving along the ring road, without taking any smaller routes, supplies you with fantastic scenery! Iceland has hardly any trees so on bright days the view from your car stretches endlessly towards fields, picturesque farms, waterfalls, mountains, beaches, the sea, lakes, glaciers, hot springs, fjords, small villages, islands - all dotted with birds, sheep, cows, horses and reindeer. Route 1 South Iceland Attractions The South-West of Iceland is mainly flat, green farmlands - with the occasional rivers and mountains. That includes the Hvítá river, which is popular for rafting, and Hekla volcano - that can be seen from the ring road. Also Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull glaciers, the sources for dozens of waterfalls and the home to one of Iceland's most popular hiking route, the Fimmvörðuháls. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Westman Islands from the ring road in the south. Main attractions in the South-West include: 1. Hveragerði: A cute little town filled with geothermal activity and the starting point for a hike to Reykjadalur, where you can bathe in a hot river. You can join a hiking tour or horseback riding tour to Reykjadalur - or walk it on your own! Hveragerði is only a 40 minute drive from Reykjavík. Read more...https://guidetoiceland.is