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Although the Blue Lagoon is considered fairly touristy, it is still one of the most popular attractions in Iceland. The Blue Lagoon Our third
ing effects on skin conditions such water-themed phenomenon is as psoriasis. located on the island of Iceland, The Blue Lagoon became a namely the Blue Lagoon. One of popular spot among Icelanders the most popular attractions in in the early 1980s, but it wasn’t the country, the geothermal spa until 1992 that it became a fullBlue Lagoon is located a short blown tourist attraction. The drive from the capital city of Rey- reason why the Blue Lagoon kjavĂk. The water here is rich in gained popularity only recently minerals and famous for its heal- is that it is man-made; the water www.radissonblu.com/sagahotel-reykjavik www.radissonblu.com/1919hotel-reykjavik
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comes from a nearby geothermal power plant that was built in 1976. Some visitors might prefer other, more organic geysers, as the Blue Lagoon is almost like a giant swimming pool. Nevertheless, few holidays in Iceland are complete without a visit to this steaming hot pool of mineral-rich water.