The village of V­k is famous for its black sand beaches and its proximity to Dyrholaey promontory, a naturally formed arch in the cliff. Dyrholaey is a former island of volcanic origin, created by an eruption thousands of years ago. Dyrholaey is located on the south coast of Iceland. When driving the ring road east from Reykjavik, Dyrholaey is right before the black sand beach …