Reynisdrangar are basalt sea stacks rising from the sea just off Reynisfjara beach, near Vik on the south coast. The tallest stack reaches about 66 metres. They are the remains of basalt formations worn away by the sea.
Where Reynisdrangar are
Reynisdrangar rise from the sea just off Reynisfjara beach. Reynisfjara is framed by basalt columns and known for dangerous waves.
The troll legend
In folklore, the stacks are trolls who were trying to pull a ship to shore and were caught by the sunrise and turned to stone. The stacks are described in folklore as trolls turned to stone at sunrise.
Birds and views
Reynisdrangar are seen from the cliffs at Dyrholaey. Seabirds nest on the cliffs and stacks. Puffins nest on the cliffs and stacks in summer.
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