Beautiful new water attraction to open in Europe with lagoons, 40C pools and waterfalls
A NEW water attraction has opened in one of Europe's safest countries - and you can even spot the Northern Lights from it.
Laugarás Lagoon is a new two-storey geothermal lagoon in Iceland opening this summer, similar to the famous Blue Lagoon.
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Inside is 1,000m² of waters with temperatures up to 40C.
One of its main features is the cascading waterfall between the two stories which they claim is a "first" for Icelandic lagoons.
Guests can make the most of the infinity pool which overlooks the Icelandic landscape.
It also has a secluded grotto for some extra privacy, including seating areas.
Otherwise inside it has two saunas with views of the surrounding forest and Hvita River.
If you need a challenge there is also a cold plunge pool just outside as well as a calmer Forest Pool.
There are even two swim up lagoon bars as well, with a free drink included in some tickets.
The Ylja restaurant has a day and evening menu with dishes including fresh soups and salads as well as grilled lamb and slow cooked cod.
Guests can choose from three ticket options, with the most basic costing £40 each, including access to the pools as well as lockers and toiletries.
The premium 'Lerki' ticket costs £55 each and includes all of the above as well as a "plush towel service" and free drink at the swim up bars.
The European city with cheap UK flights, famous lagoon spas and summers where the sun never sets
Otherwise the deluxe 'Osp' ticket has the full experience as well as a two-course meal at the restaurant and a private changing area, for £93 each.
Kids under seven and under are not allowed into the lagoon but an dine at the restaurant.
The lagoon will open from August 15, and be open all year round, with reduced hours in the winter season from October to May.
Laugarás Lagoon is around 80 miles from the airport, or 60 miles from Reykjavik (taking around 1hr20 by car).
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There are also daily tour buses that run from the city which include stops at the lagoon as well as irregular public bus services.
It is also between the famous Geysir attraction and Gullfoss waterfall.
If you can't wait until August, the current Blue Lagoon is open, which first opened in 1987 and now welcomes millions a year.
Or there is the newer Sky Lagoon, also similar and opened in 2021.
What is a holiday to Iceland like?
Sophie Swietochowski, The Sun's Assistant Travel Editor, recently visited Iceland.
Even if you're not a geography nerd — I'm not — it's hard not to get swept up in it all when treading Iceland's volcanic landscapes.
The country's huge white glaciers and vast number of active volcanoes give it its nickname The Land of Fire and Ice.
Iceland's fascinating geography isn't all lava spills, though — its geo-thermal atmosphere has helped create some of the world's most famous spas, including the Blue Lagoon a little south of Reykjavik.
While man-made, it's heated by a geothermal power station that relies on energy from the volcanic ground.
The silica and minerals in the water, said to boost the immune system, turn the water a chalky shade of baby blue.
It was so relaxing to float in the bath-warm water, slapping algae masks and lava scrubs on my face from the lagoon-side beauty bar — all of which are included in your entry price.
Here is what it is like to visit Iceland on holiday.
If you don't want to travel as far as Iceland, here is where to find a geothermal heated pool in the UK which is right by the beach.
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One couple told MailOnline: 'There's a lot of rip-offs around here let me tell you. 'We just got this one beer and a water from the shop, €12. How is that €12? 'And they always try to say "oh it's cheaper, it's cheaper if you give me cash". 'There's so many like that. I was trying to buy a bag and the woman said €20 but if you give it in cash I'll give it for €10. 'They're scammers. 'And bar this one place on the right, everywhere the gyros sound like its coming out of microwaves. 'The one back there, we literally heard it come out the microwave, it went "PING". 'And they do that boot thing. You can get a 1L one, or 2L ones. 'You know actually, we got two daiquiris around there right, it cost us like €60. '€60 for two daiquiris. It came out in the massive bowls. 'And some of the bars they charged like €8 for a 1L boot, some of them charge like €16. 'Actually one of them charged €16 for half a litre, an even smaller one.' ADVERTISEMENT Another couple told of a similar incident, pointing towards Polloniatissa. Katherine Lombard and Kyle Watson, both of the Isle of Man said: 'We had two drinks there that cost us €60. 'It was a cocktail and a boot of beer. It was like €66 euros or something. 'The boot was €20 and the cocktail was €46. I'd only seen it the day after. 'They bring out the big fishbowl which isn't what we asked for, we just thought it's a cocktail and a large beer. 'Other than that we have kind of managed to avoid it. As soon as someone asks us to come in we sort of think to ourselves "no". And the 'tourist traps' and pushy tactics seem to be no secret, with one couple telling us they were aware of it 'before' they arrived and had been careful not to get caught out. Charlotte and Ryan Squibb, from Colchester said: 'We haven't been caught out by any of them because I knew about it before we came. 'They apparently say it's cheap food but then they get you in and end up giving you huge drinks which are like ten euros a go. 'So we haven't gone near them, we know all about it.' Meanwhile, Mark and Ethan Williams, 38 and 18, from Exeter, had just arrived on a big family holiday and had already been subject to the extortionate prices. Mark said: 'We just got charged €150 for one round of drinks for nine people. 'They said it was €6 a pint before we went in but obviously when you go to pay you can't really argue. ADVERTISEMENT 'They get you with the boots, they brought out big 1L ones. 'And the cocktails were like €25 each and they're massive. 'We probably should have known. We're here for two weeks and only got here two days ago. 'It just means we'll be more wary going forward.' Another couple, who did not wish to be named, told of their frustrations with the prices. They said: 'There was a place just down there we went the other night was really expensive but not good food. 'The prices were on the menu but it was €40 for one gyros between two, a glass of wine - which was €12, a water and some pitta. 'For that price as well you expect it to be somewhere high-end. But it wasn't.'
