A dazzling geothermal spa is situated near the Iceland town of Grindavik, which is named Blue Lagoon. It was formed in 1976. A lot of people started bathing in the pool and discovered its ability to heal skin ailments such as psoriasis.
Soon enough, the Blue Lagoon became one of Iceland’s most famous attractions for its dazzling beauty and therapeutic qualities. Contained in a lava field, the warm waters of the Blue Lagoon were found to be rich in sulphur and silica with an average temperature of 37–39 °C. As a result, visitors in the winter also enjoy the spa.
One of Iceland’s top tourist destinations, the Blue Lagoon, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Actually, the lagoon is a geothermal spa that receives its water from a nearby geothermal plant.
The water originates from a lava flow that is 6,000 feet (2,000 meters) high.
The very long pathway is surrounded by walls made of actual lava rock that was taken from the lava area where the lagoon actually stands.
You theoretically swim on top of two distinct continents when you swim in the lagoon.
Iceland is located near the top of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and European tectonic plates are separating at a rate of about two centimetres per year.
The first glimpse of the lagoon before you enter the facilities is shown above.
On all sides, you can see a lava field.
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is 45 minutes away, so your only options are to book a tour or locate another mode of transportation.
Many tour companies combine excursions to the Blue Lagoon and the airport because they are both about 25 minutes from the airport.
You can spend the day unwinding at the spa and then take off in the late afternoon.
By any standard, Iceland is a tourist trap because there are other geothermal spas spread over the country (some of which are actually free).
As of 2010, admission is 28 euros, and additional fees of 5 euros each for a towel, 5 euros each for a bathing suit, and 9 euros each for a bathrobe apply.
In the end, it isn’t really so inexpensive because they charge you for towels and a robe. You read it right.
That excludes the price of food if you want to eat there, as well as any additional fees for upscale amenities like spa services, massages, and dining.
Despite the fact that it can get expensive, there are strategies to reduce your expenses.
You don’t need the robe; just bring your own towel.
You should still go to the Blue Lagoon since it’s a fantastic experience, in my opinion.
I would suggest going in the winter (no, I’m not crazy) for three reasons: first, you won’t enjoy a geothermal spa as much in the heat; second, you won’t be able to see the Northern Lights, which is one of the most well-known things to do in Iceland in the summer; and third, you won’t have to deal with the crowds of tourists who come in the summer.
In the summer, who would want to relax in 100° water in Iceland’s Blue Lagoon?
Bring a jacket along with your towel because it will get cold.
The silica mud, where many have sought medical solace, will feel slightly mushy on your feet once you step into the lagoon.
It is well known to be a successful remedy for psoriasis and other skin conditions.
You don’t have to venture outdoors into the chilly winter weather because you can get the water from both inside the facilities and from outside.
The Blue Lagoon Iceland pleasantly surprises you with a waterfall that you may sit by and enjoy (there are no time restrictions!) after entering the “kids pool,” as I like to refer to it.
Due to how long I must have stood there, it must have been at least 15 minutes.
There are some canisters where you can scoop the silica mud and apply it to your face as you begin to navigate the lagoon.
When they claim that this thing is magical, they are not joking.
The silica mud is quite sticky and contains tiny stones when you pick it up.
You apply it to your face, let it dry, and then begin to peel it off.
When you first start peeling it, it feels like cement.
When you finally pull it all off, your face begins to tingle, similar to when an arm falls asleep.
Although the feeling isn’t as powerful, I did take a few extra seconds to look in the mirror before leaving because it was so noticeably different.
