2 Best Sights in Akranes, West Iceland and Snæfellsnes Peninsula

On Langisandur Beach, you'll be greeted by the Guðlaug Baths. The man-made springs are located in a natural rock garden and have a stunning view of Reykjavík across the bay. There's a small fee to enjoy these public hot springs, and they can get quite crowded on especially sunny days (the pool itself isn't very large).

Perhaps Iceland's most picturesque geothermal spa, Hvammsvík is located on a peninsula just off the scenic Hvalfjörður road, once a major thoroughfare to northern Iceland. Skip the crowds of the Blue Lagoon and grab a cold beverage in one of the heated pools right by the waterline or brave a polar bear plunge in the adjacent sea. The restaurant serves up classic Scandinavian soups and open-faced sandwiches.