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Iceland is the westernmost country of Europe, and occupies a strategic location in the North Atlantic, halfway between the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, on the edge of the Circle Arctic. One of the coldest countries in the world, is also one of the most volcanically active world. Iceland, which today is known for its mix glaciers, with bubbles of hot springs, volcanoes, fjords and fire resistant.

Iceland can give you a truly unique diving experience can not be obtained elsewhere: diving between two tectonic plates, astride the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the fault line where two of Earth's tectonic plates are drifting apart. No only unique, but is also unique – only a few people have dared to try the experiment. To reach the dive site, you first have to drive further territory and geo-thermal activity of tectonic plates. If you're not already excited enough, you can drive the next day to its glaciers in the south and the race snowmobile.

The country is the most sparsely populated regions in Europe, with only 283,000 people living in an area the size of England or the state of Kentucky, USA. More than half the population lives in the southwest corner, near Reykjavik, the small but cosmopolitan capital. The other decent sized center population is Akureyri in the north coast.

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All long distance buses and planes to begin their national tour in Reykjavik. You can visit Geysir, the original geyser from which all other hot springs gush obtain your name and the spectacular waterfalls at Gullfoss. The country's only airport Keflavik International is on the Reykjanes Peninsula, an area full of birds and whales.

Outside of Reykjavik and the southwest corner of population, the most savage Iceland meets the side of his eye – wide open spaces with bright green stretches of coastline of red volcanic sand and black against a background of melancholy hills and mountains. On the west coast, in cities and Reykhold Borgarnes and around each element of the landscape you see will be associated with parts of the Icelandic sagas.

The peninsula Snæfellsnes is the most accessible hiking destination in the country. No doubt the most breathtaking scenery in Iceland is in the far northwest, the West Fjords, where you'll find tiny fishing villages set in the foothills of the mountains above table or hidden in the collar of narrow fjords that protect the homes of fierce storms Arctic plaguing the exposed part of the country.

You can relax for a day in Akureyri. From there, it's easy to go within the Arctic Circle to the island of Grimsey. The country's largest tourist attraction outside Reykjavik is Lake Myvatn, an hour's drive east of Akureyri. Many species of ducks and seabirds in this lake, which is surrounded by evidence of volcanic activity, including long-dormant cinder cones and still steaming lava fields. Myvatn North is the small town of Husavik, the best place for whale watching cruises summer, while just inland in the east you can hike along gorges rivers National Park to the Dettifoss Jökulsárgljúfur impressive, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.

Iceland more rewarding long path walking away is close to the glacial lagoon, Jokulsarlon. The trail Porsmork is one of the world's most challenging trails. On the south coast, you can take a ferry to the Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) to study the largest puffin colony in the world and have a look at Surtsey, the new island created by volcanic eruptions in the decade 1960.

When to go

Iceland's weather is so unpredictable. In summer, there's a fair chance bright and sunny day. Many bus routes into the interior not begin until late June or early July when the snow melts, finally. The sun never fully sets in June, and although there is a midnight sun, the nights are the light from mid-May until early August throughout the country. Between September and January, the aurora borealis or Northern Lights can be seen. Excursions and camps are out of the question in the winter.

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Most of the budget accommodations open only from late May to early September. In winter, there is little chance of more accommodation of the large hotels in Reykjavik and the main cities. Given the great distances to get to Iceland, flying is the quickest and cheapest option. Rates are highest in From June to August when the weather is better. Rates drop from September to November and April-June, and you get the best prices during the low season, November to March. The most convenient flights to Europe and Asia through London, there are direct flights from the U.S., but Canadian travelers to go through the U.S..

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