Malarrif is a lighthouse on the southern coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, within Snaefellsjokull National Park. It is a tall, white concrete lighthouse standing on the low, rocky shore. The national park visitor centre is at Malarrif.
The lighthouse at Malarrif
Snaefellsjokull National Park covers the western tip of the peninsula, around the Snaefellsjokull glacier. Malarrif lies within Snaefellsjokull National Park.
The coast and Londrangar
Nearby are the Londrangar sea cliffs, two tall basalt pillars rising from the coast. A walking path along the shore links Malarrif and the Londrangar viewpoint. The coast here is open to the Atlantic, with black rocks and crashing surf.
Visiting the area
Malarrif is a stop on the drive around the national park. The shore at Malarrif is low and rocky. The lighthouse stands on the coast.
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