2 Best Sights in East Iceland and the Eastfjords, Iceland

At the southern end of Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a powerful outlet stream carries an endless parade of icebergs under a bridge and into the mouth of the sea, where they are tossed and tumbled in the waves before reaching the black sand shoreline where they dazzle like giant polished diamonds. It's the perfect spot to walk around and just appreciate the stunning scenery.

A popular destination for locals and families, Skjólfjörur beach is a short walk from Route 917. Look out for the Ljósastapi rock pillar, lovingly dubbed the Elephant (Fíllinn) by locals. Best for: sunset; walking. Amenities: none.