All Inclusive Beach Holidays to Iceland

Blue Flag status is a useful signal of water quality and facilities, and Iceland offers a small number of clean coastal spots that suit a relaxed beach day.

• Reykjavik Old Harbour: The Old Harbour sits within walking distance of the city centre, which makes it an unusually easy place to base a beach-focused trip. It is a working port rather than a sandy bay, so you will spend your time on the waterfront, watching boats come in and enjoying harbour dining rather than sunbathing. Whale watching departures leave from here during the season, giving you a memorable way to spend a day on the water. We recommend it for travellers who want their beach time to be a sea-facing, town-centred experience with plenty to do between meals. It is exactly the brief our Reykjavik holidays deals are built around.
• Akureyri harbour: Akureyri harbour is a calm place to spend an afternoon, set beside one of the longest fjords in the country without ever naming it. The town centre is a short walk away, so you can combine a waterfront stroll with cafes and shops without needing a car. Cruise calls and whale watching boats use the harbour, which means activity comes in waves through the summer months. We suggest it for guests who prefer a quieter northern setting where the sea views are the main attraction, the same brief our Iceland All Inclusive Holidays deals are built around.
• Husavik harbour: Husavik harbour is the launch point for many of the whale watching tours on the north coast, and the town centre is close enough to explore on foot. The beach-style appeal here is about open water and cold, clear air rather than sand and sun. Cruise calls are seasonal, so the harbour is busier in summer and quieter in shoulder months. We recommend Husavik for travellers who want an active sea-based day paired with an uncrowded harbour town.
• Stykkisholmur: Stykkisholmur is a small town on the western edge of Iceland, with a harbour that serves as a ferry port for the wide waters around it. Boat trips from the harbour take you out across the bay, and the surrounding coastline gives you a sense of the wider west coast. It is a peaceful base with few crowds, though the water is cold and beach lounging is limited. We suggest it for those who want clean coastal scenery and a slower pace.
• Seydisfjordur: Seydisfjordur is a small fishing town in East Iceland with a colourful harbour and wooden houses that line the shore. The Smyril Line ferry calls here, linking the town with Denmark and the Faroe Islands, which makes it a distinctive arrival point for visitors arriving by sea. The waterfront is compact and attractive, but the surroundings are mountainous and the beach experience is more about scenery than sand. We recommend it for guests who want a memorable eastern fjord setting alongside their coastal time, the same brief our Iceland holidays deals are built around.