Blue Lagoon: A Milky-Blue Water Paradise

What is Blue Lagoon?

The Blue Lagoon is an outdoor spa located just outside of Grindavík, Iceland. You can have a most relaxing and rejuvenated day in Iceland as Blue Lagoon offers a wide variety of services from massages to cocktails with day visits, overnight accommodation, and dining options, perfectly convenient for the guests. 

The Blue Lagoon was honored for its unique geothermal seawater. Found nowhere else on earth, this renowned resource is rich in silica, algae, and minerals are the best elements that nourish your skin. Soak in the lagoon, slather on a silica mud mask, and enjoy the complimentary drink at the swim-up bar. 

Benefits of Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is said to be quite therapeutic as it has some significant healing benefits. The two main minerals found in the Blue Lagoon are sulfur and silica. The combination of these two minerals is what gives this hot spring its ethereal blue tint.

It has rare algae plants that cannot be found anywhere else. These algae plants mix with the minerals in the water to create the perfect skin-care combination.

The most common treatment that is sought after at the Blue Lagoon is psoriasis treatment. Traditional psoriasis treatment requires excessive UV light exposure, so the Blue Lagoon offers a safer, more relaxing alternative to this method.

Things To Keep In Mind With Children 

Blue Lagoon is very welcoming when it comes to children but there are a few rules that you must follow when bringing your little ones to enjoy the relaxing environment of this hot spring.

• No children under two years of age will be permitted in the lagoon
• Children under eight years of age must use a flotation device to swim in the lagoon
• All children must be supervised by a parent at all times, with two children per parent 
• Children must be respectful of other guests.
• Children up to 13 years old are admitted free into the Blue Lagoon.
• Stay Near Blue Lagoon

Many accommodations are comfortable and affordable. When searching for the perfect place to stay on a budget-friendly, Then you should go for:

• AirBNB: Many AirBNB hosts have highly rated housing options listed for under US$75 per night.
• Hostels: Many backpackers and travelers on a budget take the route of hostels. With this cheap sleeping arrangement, you can spend more money creating memories.
• Hotels: Many hotels in Grindavík start at as low as US$70 a night.

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