Hidden under the name Reykjanes is a small cape on the southwestern part of the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, which gives its name to the entire peninsula. This area was formed due to volcanic activity characteristic of the entire peninsula. The nearest town is Keflavik.
You can enjoy beautiful views of Reykjanes and its surroundings directly from your device thanks to the high definition webcam installed on the headland.
The name Reykjanes can be translated as “smoking point” – “reykja” means smoking and “nes” means point. It was designated due to the constant volcanic activity in the area, which belongs to the Reykjanes Volcanic Belt. The name is also widely used in Iceland, including the Reykjanes Peninsula in Isafjardjup.