The silica mask
White mud at the poolside.
Bloody-libu — CC BY-SA 3.0 · G. Edward Johnson — CC BY 4.0 · U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Jordan Harrison — Public domain · U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Jordan Harrison — Public domain
Several: Sky Lagoon near Reykjavik with its seven-step ritual, and the city's public geothermal pools for a token price — an authentically Icelandic experience locals use daily.
Silica leaves it coarse for days: use the free conditioner in the changing rooms before entering and tie hair above the water.
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Milky blue water in a black lava field: the Blue Lagoon is Iceland's most famous attraction and — contrary to common belief — not entirely natural: it formed in the 1970s from the outflow of the neighbouring geothermal power station, seawater heated two kilometres down and rich in silica and algae, its colour from light reflecting off the silica rather than any dye. Locals found the water eased psoriasis and began bathing in it, until it became a world spa at a steady 38-39 degrees year-round. The experience includes the white silica mask at the poolside, a bar in the water, a massage waterfall and a sauna looking over the lava. Advance booking with a timed slot is absolutely required, and it sits on the airport road — so many visit on arrival or departure, with luggage lockers provided. Volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula has closed it temporarily more than once — check its website before booking.
White mud at the poolside.
Black surrounding the blue on every side.
Norðurljósavegur 9, Grindavík