Blue Lagoon, a spa in the Arctic


Can you imagine bathing outdoors in a spa located in the Arctic? Well, stop imagining it and get closer to Icelandwhere you are Blaá Lónid or Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa located in Reykjanes, 50 kilometers from the capital of the country, Reykjavik.


Despite the fact that in these latitudes the temperature is constantly below zero, we can enjoy a pleasant bath thanks to the 40 degrees that register the waters of this spa, made up of two thirds of water from the sea.


Those waters are rich in sludge, nutrients and mineral salts that promote total rest, relax that serves to end a day like new, both physically and spiritually. The icy landscape and the fumaroles that come out of the water will end up creating a spectacular atmosphere.


It is located in a lagoon that has a lake that was artificially created in the seventies. From the 90's, the idea of ​​creating the thermal waters that today serve as a claim for many tourists was carried out. In fact, it has become the biggest attraction in the country, which makes it not exactly a very intimate place.


As if that were not enough, inside, inside a volcanic cave, we can enjoy with massage made with silica mud. Revitalizing the skin or improving some ailments will be some of the benefits that a visit for this unique massage session will bring us. In fact, it is a spa that offers other types of beauty and health treatments. One more excuse to get closer to Iceland.

Iceland - Blue Lagoon (April 2024)


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