Beach · Westfjords
Rauðasandur Beach
beach in Iceland
Quick facts
- Rauðasandur Beach is 397 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 46 min by car.
- The nearest town to Rauðasandur Beach is Patreksfjörður.
- Rauðasandur Beach is a beach in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Patreksfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 397 km by road, about 5 h 46 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 65.4474° N, 23.9737° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Rauðasandur Beach?
Rauðasandur Beach is a beach in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Where is Rauðasandur Beach?
Rauðasandur Beach is at 65.4474° N, 23.9737° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Patreksfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Melanesrif, a beach about 326 m away in a straight line.
How far is Rauðasandur Beach from Reykjavík?
Rauðasandur Beach is 397 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 46 min by car.
How do I get to Rauðasandur Beach?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Rauðasandur Beach, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Patreksfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Rauðasandur Beach?
We have not verified a fee for Rauðasandur Beach. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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