A small fishing village 10 km south of Selfoss on the coast, where the flat tidal flats of the south Iceland coast meet the North Atlantic. Eyrarbakki feels older and more characterful than Selfoss — it was once the principal port for southern Iceland, and a row of 18th- and 19th-century merchant houses still stands along the waterfront.
The Húsið Museum in the oldest surviving house (built 1765) tells the story of coastal life in the region. The tidal mudflats to the east are excellent for birdwatching: dunlin, golden plover, Arctic tern, and various wader species use them in season. It is a short, easy drive from Selfoss and worth combining with a walk along the flat black-sand coastline.