The Blue Lagoon is in the general most popular resort located in the southwestern part of Iceland on the Reykjanes Peninsula about 38 kilometers from the country of the city of Reykjavik. This geothermal complex consists in essence of several pools with water having a bright blue color. By the way, the Blue Lagoon is considered one of the most popular attractions of Iceland.
The locality where the blue lagoon is located is unusually picturesque - it is surrounded by numerous lava fields and just fantastic landscapes covered with gray-black boulders. In places of lava, the lava is covered on top of the pillows of green moss. And even in the distance you can notice the contours of the Geothermal Station of the Wellengue. It is worth noting that the Blue Laguna is the only natural monument of the planet and else - here comes here every year about three hundred thousand people from all countries of the world.
Due to silicon dioxide, which is contained in large quantities in water, there is a refraction of sun rays and therefore water acquires such an unusual color. Depending on the time of day, it is constantly changing - from brightly turquoise to milk-blue and greenish.
It is also noteworthy that the resort works almost all year round, as water in the blue lagoon has a constantly comfortable temperature for swimming. Many tourists even prefer in frosty days to swim in such hot water at the same time watching the ascents of the Northern Lights. Well, in Iceland, which in the winter is always completely covered with snow, in hot baths you can forget about the cold and calmly relax.
An interesting fact is also in the fact that in the blue lagoon they come not only to relax and relax, but also to be treated. The composition of the water in this lagoon contains a large amount of mineral compounds and also also healing blue-green algae. All this in the complex has a therapeutic and strong relaxing effect on the human body.
The water in the blue lagoon is updated every two days and the resort staff takes a sample daily to confirm the purity of the thermal reservoir. The prestigious status of this resort is also confirmed by the International Blue Flag, which is awarded only those beaches, where the level of cleanliness, security and service is in accordance with high international standards.
For a complete therapeutic effect on the resort, not only alone bathing, but also white clay, which is getting from the bottom. The clay along with blue-green algae has a beneficial effect on the skin, at the same time eating and softening it. Many vacationers here before bathing directly impose their masks on the face of clay and go with them in the reservoir.
All holidaymakers are useful to know that a long bathing in mineralized water dehydrates the body, so it is necessary to drink as much simple water as possible. And yet - water in the lagoon dries hard hair, so after swimming it is necessary to use necessarily air conditioning when you take a shower. Fortunately, air conditioners with shampoos are issued for free. After bathing comes complete relaxation, so it is better to limit active loads.
The main part of the Blue Lagoon resort complex is of course the thermal pools, surrounded by the fields of the frozen lava of the black color from all sides. In order for resting it was convenient to walk, wooden bridges and convenient transitions are equipped everywhere. There are also small waterfalls, standing under which can be quite nice to massage the muscles of the shoulder belt. Especially for vacationers near the water bodies built a modern spa complex.
In addition, there are several steam baths and a sauna on the shore, and the clinic works. In it, if necessary, to obtain a consultation of a specialist doctor. Also for vacationers open cafes and restaurant "Lava". Among other things, the store also has a shop selling popular cosmetics "Blue Lagoon". There you can also purchase beautiful jewelry from lava or knitted products from Icelandic wool. And you can also.
The entrance to the blue lagoon for all visitors over 13 years old is paid, but the price depends on the time of year, the time of day and the service package is ordered. After payment, bracelets with a magnetic chip are immediately issued. Special shoes besides ordinary slippers are not needed, since the legs here are almost no one to hurt. You should not enter the water with jewelry, because because of the high salt content, they can spoil.