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Even if it looks like borned from the Iceland’s picturesque landscapes, the Blue Lagoon is made by man. It became such an amazing attraction, during the time, being created from the Svartsengi power plant, that is pumping up the geothermal water from a long distance below the surface. The water is used to heat and for electricity too, after that the excess, cleaned already is pumped into the Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon was inaugurated in 1991, and it was a crazy attraction with more than 400,000 tourists every year. The founders of the Lagoon saw the properties of the heated water and they realized that water would be perfect for a spa and for a bathing area. The water has  blue neon colors, which are got from the minerals and the content of sulfur, because it is very hot. Moving around the Lagoon, you will feel different temperatures of the water, from cold to very, very hot, creating different depths and large areas for relaxation. The areas include small caves for those who need privacy, and ledges for sitting, for a very comfortable leisure. The steamy waters of the lagoon are based on the lava formation, situated nearby. The warm waters are very rich in minerals like silica and sulfur, which are perfect for the people who suffer from  skin diseases.

 

The Blue Lagoon is located in Grindavik, in a lava field, in the Reykjanes Peninsula, on the Southwester side of the Iceland. It is like 13 km distance from the Keflavik International Airport , and 39 km away form the capital of the country, Reykjavik, that makes it very accessible for the tourists. The city provides  free jeeps and buses that take the tourists to the Blue Lagoon. The hygine code in Iceland is very strigent, so the clients have to take a shower without clothing when using the communal shower, this is required by the authorities of the Lagoon. Situated nearby the Reykjanes Pensinsula , it is opened for the tourists .All the visible signs of volcanic activity, like lava fields, lava tubes, hot springs  can be also founded in some locations of the region. This region is truly fascinating, offering a great experience for the guests, with the best comfort, and the most remarkable accommodations and facilities for a perfect vacation.

 

 

The spa is designed in a very unique way, that makes the facilities  be in a great harmony with the natural environment, offered by the lava and by the mineral waters too. Here were designed even the waterfalls which offer the perfect and the best powerful massage, revitalizing your feelings, bringing  more energy to you. This experience is one of the most relaxing and timeless kind, surrounded by the most excting and picturesque place, in a very pleasant atmosphere. 

 

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