Ever wondered why Icelanders have such a fantastic sense of well-being? Well, some say it’s due to the positive effects of lounging in mineral rich bathes dotted around the country….and one bath in particular, the Blue Lagoon has just achieved environmental recognition and awarded, for the sixth consecutive year, a Blue Flag for 2009/10.
The independent and non-for-profit organisation, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) owns and operates The Blue Flag programme which works towards sustainable beach development. Each beach or marina that is awarded a Blue Flag has fulfilled a strict criteria set by the FEE and thus provides the public with a recognised level of assurance.
So if you’re ever in Iceland and fancy a dip at the Blue Lagoon you can be safe in the knowledge that the water is clean, facilities are well maintained and any information you require regarding protecting the environment is available. So for those of you who are yet to experience the delights of an Icelandic bath or even the Blue Lagoon it is a place not to be missed. Indulge your senses and while away an afternoon by immersing yourself in the 35-40°C powder-blue mineral rich waters mixed with sea water and leave feeling fabulous!
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