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OTT-DVD-125 - The journey through the active volcanic landscape of Iceland features many breathtaking sights. Reykjavik, also known as 'Smokey Bay', is one of the smallest and cleanest capitals in the world and the northernmost capital on the Planet. Many of the houses of the Old Town are protected monuments such as its oldest building that dates back to 1751. The fishing industry plays an important role in Iceland's economy and accounts for around eighty per cent of its export trade. Whale watching is the ideal way to experience the giants of the deep, mainly mink, humpback and fin whales. The Blue Lagoon is the country's most popular bathing location with turquoise water at a temperature of 40°C surrounded by lava and its water so full of minerals that it has a healing effect. With its many glaciers, volcanoes and rivers Iceland is an Eldorado for those with an interest in geology. The mighty Gullfoss Waterfall hurls down into the abyss below while the Skógafoss, one of Iceland's highest waterfalls, plunges sixty metres across the cliffs. With its numerous waterfalls Iceland is well endowed with large natural energy reserves. Vik is located in a picturesque valley and although the winds there are extremely fierce the village is a popular starting point for walking trips. Measuring 8,300 square kilometres, the Vatnajökull Glacier is the largest in Europe. Remarkably, each of Europe's other glaciers would fit within it. Iceland is a land of geysers, volcanoes, lava deserts, waterfalls and green meadows. A natural fantasy of water, fire and ice!
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7DY-DVD-144 - Iceland is an island born of fire and ice with white glaciers, black beaches and green meadows:  a land of geysers, waterfalls and volcanoes. Reykjavik is set amid a fascinating landscape, a metropolis on the outermost edge of civilisation and the world's northernmost capital city.A little outside the city is an attraction that is a meeting place for one and all, The Blue Lagoon, the largest bath tub in the world!  The mineral water it contains has a temperature of forty degrees centigrade and the milky-blue pool has been proven to possess beneficial healing qualities.Southeast of The Blue Lagoon is Hveragerdi that is set within an idyllic valley. Due to its protected location and numerous thermal springs, in 1929 a garden city originated there and within its many greenhouses grow vegetables, Pingvellir Plains, once the location of ancient gatherings fruit and exotic flowers.Amid the historic and where justice was administered, is the Öxararfoss Waterfall, the island's oldest Man made device that was used to supply the region with drinking water.  On the southern tip of Iceland is the small village of Skogar.  The interior of the houses are comfortably furnished and the privately owned Homeland Museum gives a good insight into the daily life of bygone times.  Large stones support the wooden sides of the houses, the roofs and remaining walls of which are protected by grass-covered earth.In this area is one of the island's most gigantic and highest waterfalls, Skogafoss, that rages sixty metres into the depths below.  The mist above the water cloaks the sight of this mighty natural wonder whose water thunders down across the cliffs of the ancient shoreline with awesome power.Iceland is a fascinating world of water, fire and ice and full of breathtaking beauty and overwhelming contrast.  It is one of the last natural paradises on Earth.
7 Days ICELAND
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