🌟 Best Places to Spot Wild Seals in Iceland

Iceland offers several prime locations to observe seals in their natural habitat: 1️⃣ Snæfellsnes Peninsula Hotspots: Arnarstapi cliffs & Gatklettur sea arch ✨Seal Activity: Harbor seals basking on lava rocks at low tide 2️⃣ Vík í Mýrdal (Vik) Specialty: Grey seals among black sand beaches & basalt columns⌚Best Time: Early morning when tides reveal seal haul-outs 3️⃣ Höfn (Southeast Iceland) Unique Feature: Seals often swim alongside fishing boats 🩷Summer Bonus: Pups visible June-August 4️⃣ Dyrhólaey Dual Attraction: Puffin colonies + seal populations⌚Viewing Tip: Use the cliffside telescope (free) 5️⃣ Skjálfandi Bay (Húsavík area) Boat Tours: 98% sighting success rate✨Bonus Wildlife: Often see whales simultaneously Pro Tips: 🕒 Visit 2 hours before/after low tide 📷 Use 300mm+ zoom lenses (minimum 100m distance) 🚫 Never approach - use Iceland's free coastal telescopes #Iceland#travel guide#trip diary# Höfn #Snæfellsnes#Dyrhólaey#Wild Seals