Vestmannaeyjar is an island off the coast of Iceland with around 4,000 inhabitants known for its volcanic activity. In 1973, the island experienced its last eruption which created a 200m high mountain from lava. The hiking trail to the top offers amazing views of the unique landscape, with some areas of the new mountain still warm from underground heat. The document also mentions a remote island called Elliðaey near Vestmannaeyjar where singer Björk was gifted an enchanting house by Iceland as thanks for her international success promoting the country.

3. “Vestmannaeyjar (which is the name of the
island and of the village on it) has about 4000
inhabitants and is best known for its volcanic
activities and for the puffins.
1973 there was the last eruption which created
an actual mountain (200m high) out of nothing.
this “mountain” was also the aim of our hiking
trip on the second day. The view from the top of
this volcano is really amazing, especially
because the landscape is just incredible. There
are still spots that are warm and if you dig
just a little bit, the stones get really hot at
some places.”
“i would love to live in that island just the sea
wind and me “

7. Elliðaey

9. Elliðaey

24. Vestmannaeyjar where the lava stopped

27. Elliðaey

29. "This enchanting house is located on an island called
Elliðaey near Vestmannaeyjar, a small archipelago
off the south coast of Iceland. The house was given to
singer, Bjork from her motherland as a 'Thank You' for
putting Iceland on the international map."