Coast & islands · Iceland
Dyrhólaey
Bird cliff in southern Iceland
About Dyrhólaey
Dyrhólaey, formerly known by seamen as Cape Portland, is a small promontory located on the south coast of Iceland, not far from the village Vík. It was formerly an island of volcanic origin, which is also known by the Icelandic word eyja [ˈeiːja] meaning island. The volcano erupted about 100 thousand years ago during the Pleistocene. The peninsula has an elevation of 120 metres (390 ft), and the Dyrhólaey Lighthouse, built in 1927, sits at the top of the formation facing the sea.
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Read more on Wikipedia
On the map
Famous places nearby
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
-
5
-
6
-
7
-
8
Questions about Dyrhólaey
Where is Dyrhólaey?
Dyrhólaey is in Iceland. The nearest city is Selfoss, about 110 km away.
How can I plan a trip to Dyrhólaey?
Tap "Plan a trip here" and Triptime AI builds a free day-by-day plan around Dyrhólaey that you can edit on the map.
More famous places in Iceland
Triptime AI builds a free day-by-day plan around Dyrhólaey: what to see nearby, where to eat and where to stay.