Nature
- around and near Hotel Hellnar

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The nature of Snaefellsnes Peninsula is strikingly beautiful and offers a sample of most of the things that make Iceland so special.
The major breeding grounds for the Icelandic sea-eagle are at Snaefellsnes, one can often spot the Arctic Fox there and birdlife is
rich and diverse. The nature reserve at Budahraun hosts as many as 130-150 different species of flowers and plants that grow in the
shelter of the lava.
At Hellnar there is a natural sea port, which was one of the largest ones on the peninsula
in past centuries. Spectacular and beautiful cliffs rise directly from the ocean.
One is named Valanos wherein there is the cave Badstofa, which is known for its peculiar natural lighting and colourful interior.
A cold spring dedicated to the Holy Virgin, where she appeared in the past, is to be found at the lava’s edge.