Rif is a small fishing village at the western tip of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. It sits between the villages of Hellissandur and Olafsvik, below the Snaefellsjokull glacier. The white cone of Snaefellsjokull rises behind the village.
A fishing village at the tip
Rif is within the Snaefellsjokull National Park area. It is a quiet stop on a loop around the peninsula. The beach at Skardsvik lies nearby along the coast. The black beach at Djupalonssandur lies nearby along the coast.
Birds and the harbour
Rif has a working harbour used by fishing boats. The Rif area is known for birdlife, and arctic terns nest nearby in summer. The wetland and shore around the village draw many birds.
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