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About Ytri Tunga
A rare golden-sand beach on Snæfellsnes famous for seal spotting on the rocks at low tide, with easy access and wide coastal views.
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Ytri Tunga
A rare golden-sand beach on Snæfellsnes famous for seal spotting on the rocks at low tide, with easy access and wide coastal views.
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