Dyrhólaey promontory

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Dyrhólaey promontory is a dramatic coastal headland in southern Iceland known for its towering cliffs, natural rock arch, lighthouse, and rich birdlife including puffins.

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Dyrhólaey lighthouse 0

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Predicate Object
instanceOf headland
lighthouse
promontory
tourist attraction
birdBreedingSeason late spring to summer
cliffType basalt cliffs
coastType rocky coast
country Iceland
formedBy volcanic activity
habitatOf Atlantic puffin NERFINISHED
guillemots
kittiwakes
seabirds
hasAccess road access
viewing platforms
hasCliffHeight up to about 120 meters
hasFeature natural rock arch
rocky coastline
sea stacks
towering cliffs
hasRegulation seasonal access restrictions for bird protection
hasStructure Dyrhólaey lighthouse NERFINISHED
hasViewOf Mýrdalsjökull glacier (distant view) NERFINISHED
Reynisfjara black sand beach NERFINISHED
isCoastalLandformOf Iceland NERFINISHED
knownFor bird cliffs
dramatic coastal scenery
photography opportunities
puffin colonies
locatedIn Southern Iceland NERFINISHED
locatedNear Vík í Mýrdal NERFINISHED
locatedOn Dyrhólaey promontory NERFINISHED
South Coast of Iceland
nameMeaning Door Hill Island (approximate English translation)
nearbyFeature Reynisdrangar sea stacks NERFINISHED
Reynisfjara beach NERFINISHED
overlooks Black sand beaches
North Atlantic Ocean NERFINISHED
partOf Icelandic South Coast tourist route NERFINISHED
popularFor birdwatching
landscape photography
sightseeing
protectedAs nature reserve
region Suðurland NERFINISHED
touristSeason summer

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South Coast of Iceland hasPart Dyrhólaey promontory