See Puffins at Kirkjufjara Beach, Dyrhólaey Peninsula, Iceland

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Dyrhólaey is a small peninsula located on the south coast of Iceland, not far from the village Vík. In the summertime, many puffins nest on the cliff faces of Dyrhólaey. When visiting breeding grounds around Iceland, be sure not to wander off the marked trails, as nests can be located anywhere. Drive to end of the raod and park. Walk down to the beach and walk along the cliffs to see the puffins. The best time to spot a puffin is in the morning (7am-10am) and evening (6pm-10pm) since they are out fishing during the day. The best months are from the end of April until early September. Puffins do not arrive in large numbers in June-July. The view from the top of the peninsula is interesting: To the north is to be seen the big glacier Mýrdalsjökull. To the east, the black lava columns of the Reynisdrangar come out of the sea, and to the west the whole coastline in the direction of Selfoss is visible - depending on weather conditions. In front of the peninsula, there is a gigantic black arch of lava standing in the sea, which gave the peninsula its name (meaning:the hill-island with the door-hole).

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