Top reasons to make Iceland your holiday destination in 2015

Would you like to experience nature at its best? How about witnessing one of nature’s greatest events?

Visit Iceland between now and April and experience one of nature’s most amazing spectacles: the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). The extreme dark of the Icelandic winter provides the perfect vantage point from which to view this natural phenomenon, due to a lack of light pollution. On a clear night, the solar flares are simply mesmerising.

Nature lovers will also appreciate Iceland’s location. Over 80% of the island is uninhabited and large colonies of seabirds are easily visible around the coasts. You are most likely to see razorbills, fulmars, gannets, guillemots and, of course, the Atlantic Puffin. Iceland is also home to Látrabjarg, the largest bird cliff in the world. This one cliff alone is home to millions of birds. The best time of year for bird watching is from the end of April to the beginning of June, although tours are offered year-round.

 Located just three hours flying time from London, Iceland is the world’s most Northerly capital city. The Icelandic weather is changeable: due to the Gulf Stream, Iceland has a cool, temperate climate. The winters are fairly mild, but much colder than those in the UK; the average temperature of January in Iceland is 0.4°C! Iceland also offers fantastic shops, museums and restaurants. Icelandic fish and lamb are local specialities.

If you fancy something a little different, you can visit one of Iceland’s beaches (yes really!). Reykjavík has its own geothermal beach, boasting white sand and warm ocean water. Alternatively, you could brave the cold Atlantic and enjoy the health benefits of swimming in the cold water, like many Icelanders do.

If you have an adventurous streak, you may enjoy exploring Iceland on horseback. It is a great way to sample the stunning, panoramic views that Iceland offers. Riding tours are offered across the country by numerous farms on Icelandic horses. The Icelandic horses themselves are hardy and have a large personality.

Hiking through Iceland’s rugged and varied landscape during the summer moneths is a popular pastime for locals and tourists alike. The Laugavegur trail is one of the most varied and exciting trails in the world! It offers splendid views and takes in a great variety of landscapes; mountains in various colours, glaciers and hot springs, rivers and lakes.

A visit to Iceland would not be complete without experiencing its famous glaciers.  It is important to not that glacier walking or climbing should not be done without the accompaniment of a trained guide, without exceptions. Such trips allow you to explore the untamed Iceland, with its breathtaking landscapes.

For further information, visit http://www.visiticeland.com/