Grótta (pronounced [ˈkrouhta]) is a tied island at the extreme end of Seltjarnarnes in the Capital Region of Iceland. During high tide the tombolo is completely submerged, turning Grótta into an island. [1]
The island is accessible by foot during low tide, giving people a window of about six hours to visit the island. [2] Grótta and the region close by is a popular outdoor recreational area. [3]
Grótta became a nature reserve in 1974 [1] and it is forbidden to visit it during nesting season, from 1 May to 15 July. [2] There are about 450 couples of arctic terns in Grótta. [1]
A lighthouse was originally built in 1897, a new one was built in 1947. [2] The local search and rescue association is named after long term lighthouse keeper Albert Þorvarðarson (1910–1973). [1]
The main house has been deserted since 1970. [2] The municipality acquired the buildings in 1994 and they are now used as occasional facilities for groups on school trips. [2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Grótta, Seltjarnarnesi". Environment Agency of Iceland (in Icelandic). Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Grótta". Municipality of Seltjarnarnes. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Grótta verði lokuð áfram". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). Retrieved 28 July 2020.
Grótta (pronounced [ˈkrouhta]) is a tied island at the extreme end of Seltjarnarnes in the Capital Region of Iceland. During high tide the tombolo is completely submerged, turning Grótta into an island. [1]
The island is accessible by foot during low tide, giving people a window of about six hours to visit the island. [2] Grótta and the region close by is a popular outdoor recreational area. [3]
Grótta became a nature reserve in 1974 [1] and it is forbidden to visit it during nesting season, from 1 May to 15 July. [2] There are about 450 couples of arctic terns in Grótta. [1]
A lighthouse was originally built in 1897, a new one was built in 1947. [2] The local search and rescue association is named after long term lighthouse keeper Albert Þorvarðarson (1910–1973). [1]
The main house has been deserted since 1970. [2] The municipality acquired the buildings in 1994 and they are now used as occasional facilities for groups on school trips. [2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Grótta, Seltjarnarnesi". Environment Agency of Iceland (in Icelandic). Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Grótta". Municipality of Seltjarnarnes. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Grótta verði lokuð áfram". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). Retrieved 28 July 2020.