Iceland, with its area of over 100,000 square kilometres, is simultaneously a large and a small country. It is the 18th largest island in the world—more than twenty times smaller than the largest, Greenland, our neighbour to the west. New Guinea and Borneo, ranking second and third, are eight and seven times larger than Iceland. Cuba is slightly larger, taking the 17th spot. Sailing around Iceland covers just over 1,500 kilometres, only slightly longer than driving the Ring Road. However, the Ring Road bypasses Melrakkaslétta, Skagi, the Westfjords, and Snæfellsnes—some of Iceland’s most beautiful natural gems. If one were to sail into every fjord and bay, the journey around Iceland would span 8,500 kilometres—more than halfway to the South Pole. Here are some images showcasing our 8,464 km (5,259 mi) of stunning coastline.
Iceland 12/12/2024: A7R IV, A7R III, RX1R II – FE 1.2/50mm GM, FE 1.8/135mm GM, FE 2.8/90mm G, 2.0/35mmZ – Images & Text by: Páll Stefánsson
