<meta name="title" content="Fjords, falls and famous red beaches - 5 geosites in the Westfjords"/><meta name="description" content="The Westfjords, located in the northwest corner of Iceland, present a fascinating and distinct geological landscape, shaped by millions of years of volcanic activity, glacial movements, and erosion. This remote region is characterized by its deep fjords, red and golden beaches, steep cliffs and high mountains, which are remnants of ancient basaltic lava flows from the Tertiary period. Here, we present 5 hand-picked geosites that give a glimpse into the region's geologic history."/>
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A golden-coloured beach with flat top mountains in the back

Golden beaches and flat top basalt strata mountains are signature landscapes of the Westfjords

Fjords, falls and famous red beaches - 5 geosites in the Westfjords