Grimsey
GrÃmsey
Part of the island of GrÃmsey, lying 41km (25.5mi) north of the mainland, constitutes Iceland’s only bit of territory within the Arctic Circle. The main reason for coming here is to admire the cliffs, which are 100m (328ft) high in some places - perfect for bird colonies that nest on the island.
GrÃmsey is the home of the most avid chess players in Iceland. Historically, losing a match has often resulted in the blunderer flinging himself into the sea - failure in chess was failure in life. While your life is probably safe if you’re asked to play, it’s best to treat the occasion serio