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Sleeping accommodation and camping |
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Hotels, guesthouses, farmhouse accommodation, youth hostels
and campsites can he found in most places around the country. It's not
a complete list of all service providers, as you have to pay to be
registered there. Cheap sleeping bag accommodation is widely available
if you can't afford the luxury of a hotel room.
There are about 150
campsites in Iceland, including one in almost every village. They are
usually open, grassy areas often only with toilets and cold water.
Often there is no reception where you pay before you camp but someone
who comes around morning or night and charges you a small fee. If you
are in doubt you can ask around at the local gas station.
Here in Iceland we have
heated swimming pools also in most villages and that is where we go for
the hot shower and to exercise those non-cycling muscles at the same
time followed by relaxation in the hotpot or sauna afterwards so make
sure you bring your swimsuit. You can leave your moneybag in the
reception for security; many swimming pools don't have lockers in the
changing rooms.
Some areas are protected
areas where your must camp at designated campsites. Elsewhere you can
rough camp almost anywhere except on cultivated or fenced off land,
provided you don't leave any marks or litter. Ask permission if you
think the spot is privately owned land.
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