How do you know a spa is special? When you can see it from space, that’s how. The Blue Lagoon’s is one of Iceland’s pride and joy, with mineral-rich waters at 38 degrees Celsius that’s reputed to be very, very good for your skin. Even more impressive, it’s man made. For differently scaled prices, they offer a host of services, and make much of a providing a towel. Seriously, they make so much of it, that you’d be surprised to find it’s not exactly endorsed by the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. And of the the things to do? There’s mud masks, sauna and steam rooms, a waterfall, an Exclusive Lounge, an in-water massage service, silicate massages, sea-salt scrubs, algae treatment, and even a treatment for expecting mothers. Let’s not even get into the million kind of facials.

• Book tickets online, or you might be stuck in a long queue.
• Come in the late afternoon to avoid the queue.
• There’s a large car park; parking included in entrance fee.
• Guests are allowed to stay in the lagoon for 30minutes after closing hours.

• Spa treatment starts from 40 EURO.

• LAVA Restaurant

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