Grindavík
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Grindavík is a fishing town located in Iceland's Southern Peninsula district, near the mountain Þorbjörn. As a fishing community, it plays a role in Iceland's important seafood industry.
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Place details
- Locality
- Grindavík
- Region
- Southern Peninsula
- Country
- Ísland
- Population
- 2,856
Article
12 sectionsContents
- History
- Etymology
- Geography and geology
- 2023–25 volcanic eruptions
- Activities
- Sports
- Notable residents
- United States Naval communication facility
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- References
- External links
Grindavík () is a fishing town in the Southern Peninsula district of Iceland, located near Þorbjörn.
It is one of the few towns with a harbour on this coast. Most of the inhabitants work in the fishing industry. The Blue Lagoon, Grindavík's première attraction, is located from the town.