Estuary of River Affall

Where the Affall River meets the Atlantic Ocean, there is a confluence of three coloured tributaries that wind through various farmlands. Together they casually flow to the ocean across the black sandy beach. Landeyjar area, Southern Iceland

 

Affall is a small and clear spring water stream located just east of Hvolsvöllur, about 120 km from Reykjavik. Due to a connection with the Markarfljót River, the Affall was formerly very glacial colored. After blocking up the connection some years ago, it has become a clear spring water stream.

The river is about 20 km long with about 77 pools designated for fishing. Salmon has been bred in the Affall River since 2002, and annually about 700 salmon are caught.

 

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TIME: 14:35
DATE: aug/29
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