Categories: rightcol
Date: Sep 15, 2008
Title: Outdoor Swimming All Year Round - Are We Talking Iceland?
Surprisingly, the most popular sport in Iceland is outdoor swimming in geothermally heated pools - in any weather!
The secret swimming holes and hidden hot springs known only to the locals of Iceland are available on two websites, www.spacity.is and www.sundlaugar.is. These websites are dedicated to the thermal swimming pools and natural hot springs throughout the island. Sundlaugar.is has an interactive map and provides information on nearly 200 swimming pools and hot springs located all over Iceland. Geothermally heated pools are open year-round in Iceland and are a great way to recharge the batteries and a fantastic way to meet Icelanders.
This transcendent relaxation technique is inexpensive and many facilities offer sauna, steam rooms, massage therapy and other spa treatments. Outdoor hot springs are hidden throughout the countryside and are the ultimate interaction with Iceland’s raw nature and a highlight of any trip. The most famous outdoor spa is the Blue Lagoon located near Keflavik Airport. The therapeutic, milky blue, mineral-rich waters are ideal for relieving jet lag when arriving or for a last dip before the transatlantic flight home. Lake Myvatn Nature Baths in the north offer bathers a completely natural experience in an area of fragile beauty.