Beyond the highlights · Europe
Iceland's quieter places
Three worthwhile detours for travellers with time to look beyond the familiar route.
Go a little further
Leave room for the less obvious
The headline sights earn their reputation, but Iceland becomes more personal when you stay longer and add one place that is not on every first itinerary.
Westman Islands
Ferry south for volcanic walks, seabird cliffs and a harbour town with its own rhythm.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
A compact west-coast landscape of lava fields, fishing villages and a glacier-capped volcano.
Eastfjords
Follow quiet coastal roads between narrow fjords, small museums and slow fishing communities.
Travel thoughtfully
Keep quiet places rewarding
Stay locally, travel at an unhurried pace and avoid treating smaller communities as photo stops. Check transport in advance, carry out what you bring in and respect signs, paths and private land.
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