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Londrangar

Towering basalt sea stacks rising from the ocean on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, often called the ‘rocky castle’ of the coast and home to nesting seabirds.

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Towering basalt sea stacks rising from the ocean on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, often called the ‘rocky castle’ of the coast and home to nesting seabirds.

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Dyrholaey

Dyrhólaey is a volcanic headland on Iceland's south coast, rising to about 120 metres. Its name refers to the conspicuous natural arch through the rock, resembling a doorway above the sea.

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Latrabjarg Bird Cliffs

Látrabjarg is a long sea-cliff complex at the western end of the Westfjords, overlooking the northern entrance to Breiðafjörður. Its steep rock faces and grassy ledges support seabird colonies of international importance.