{"id":1443,"date":"2025-08-12T20:35:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T20:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/?page_id=1443"},"modified":"2025-08-12T20:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T20:35:52","slug":"the-most-instagrammable-spots-in-the-westman-islands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/westman-islands\/the-most-instagrammable-spots-in-the-westman-islands","title":{"rendered":"The Most Instagrammable Spots in the Westman Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a great view? Instagram could have been invented for Iceland &#8211; there are so many photogenic spots. That\u2019s especially true of the Westman Islands, which will have you reaching for your camera time and time again. In this piece we\u2019ll take a look at some of the most remarkable places and scenic views Heimaey has to offer and give you all the information glow need to Instagram the Westman Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elli\u00f0aey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This iconic island is home to a lone, white structure that is best viewed from a distance so that you can photograph the island in its entirety. While commonly misconstrued as a house, the building is in fact a hunting lodge and isn\u2019t generally open to the public. That doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t let your imagination wander as you think about what it might be like if you <em>did<\/em> live there. The vertiginous cliffs, steeply sloping grassy plateau and of course the contrast of the wild setting with the white building makes this a top choice among Instagrammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ellidaey-web.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ellidaey-web.png 1024w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ellidaey-web-600x236.png 600w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ellidaey-web-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ellidaey-web-768x302.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elephant Rock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Equally captivating is another rocky outcrop, the darling of boat trippers to the Westman Islands. As its nickname suggests, the cliff bears a strong resemblance to an elephant, whose trunk points down into the water. Across the world, there are numerous examples of landforms that look similar to animals of various kinds. Yet often the reality can be disappointing. Not so in this case, where you\u2019ll be surprised at just how much this cliff really does look like an elephant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/367722230_774772977989025_1836989647350985778_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/367722230_774772977989025_1836989647350985778_n.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/367722230_774772977989025_1836989647350985778_n-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/367722230_774772977989025_1836989647350985778_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/367722230_774772977989025_1836989647350985778_n-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Herj\u00f3lfsdalur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This wonderful valley is the setting in summer for the biggest festival of the year. In August, people descend on this natural amphitheatre to socialise and listen to music. It\u2019s the ideal time to visit if you are hoping to get some candid shots for your Instagram and showcase Iceland\u2019s culture. But outside that weekend it\u2019s still a must for those incredible views. Hiking over Dalfjall from the port to Herj\u00f3lfsdalur is sure to bring a smile to your face and have you clicking that shutter multiple times as you make your way along the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eldfell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Volcanoes and lava fields have a stark beauty and it\u2019s this that makes them an Instagram regular. If you\u2019re serious about this kind of photography, Iceland is a must and in the Westman Islands this means seeking out Eldfell. It\u2019s a popular stop on our ATV tours and you\u2019ll definitely be reaching for your phone to record what you see. The charcoal and red tones of the lava create a striking scene, no matter whether you experience the place surrounded by summer\u2019s purple lupines or under a moody and dramatic sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volcano-landslag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volcano-landslag.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volcano-landslag-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volcano-landslag-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/volcano-landslag-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other natural wonders&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to scenic views, Heimaey is blessed with them in abundance and whether you tour the island on one of our ATV tours or loop it on a boat trip there\u2019s sure to be plenty of extraordinary views begging to be uploaded to your social media channels. After rains, you might see water cascading over the island\u2019s rocky cliffs, or in the summer season seabirds such as puffins coming and going as they feed their hungry chicks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best of all, everything\u2019s wrapped up into one easily accessible package, meaning you don\u2019t have to travel far to get the shots you need to make your Instagram page run hot. Let us take care of getting you around the island in the most fun way you can imagine as you sign up for a Volcano ATV tour in one of Iceland\u2019s most extraordinary locales \u2013 and don\u2019t forget to tag us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a great view? 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