Ytri-Tunga
A farm beach on Snaefellsnes where seals haul out on the rocks within easy sight of the shore.
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Ytri-Tunga is a farm on the southern shore of Snaefellsnes with a beach of pale sand and low rocks offshore, and it is the most reliable place on the peninsula to see seals: harbour seals haul out on those rocks to rest and moult, in largest numbers in June and July, and grey seals appear too. They are usually visible from the beach without any need to approach, which is the arrangement that keeps working - people who walk out towards them push them into the water and end the viewing for everyone. There is a car park at the farm and a short walk down.
What you actually see
- Seals on offshore rocks - hauled out to rest and moult.
- Largest numbers in June and July - harbour seals mainly, some grey.
- Visible from the beach - no approach needed or wanted.
- A working farm above - the land the access crosses.
When to go
June to July for the peak; seals are present at other times in smaller numbers. An hour.
Honest expectations
Seals are wild and there are days with none. Approaching them is disturbance and is asked against. Binoculars make the difference. The beach is exposed and the parking small.
Nearby
Budir and Bjarnarfoss are west; Gerduberg is east.
What to pack for Ytri-Tunga
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
