Is the Blue Lagoon a 7 Wonder?

Recently, National Geographic named the Blue Lagoon as one of the 25 Wonders of the World and Time Magazine named the Retreat as one of the World's Greatest Places.



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Can I swim laps in the Blue Lagoon and do I need goggles? The Blue Lagoon is designed for relaxed bathing. Its warm, milky waters are not suitable for vigorous exercise. Likewise, diving is not allowed anywhere.

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Hostel Part II (2007) The majority of Hostel Part II was shot in Prague, but one scene was filmed in one special Icelandic location – The Blue Lagoon.

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While Iceland is a country brimming with natural hot springs, the Blue Lagoon actually isn't one of them. The land is natural, as is the lava that shapes the pool, but the hot water is actually the result of runoff from the geothermal power plant next door.

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The Blue Lagoon is blue because of the way silica—the lagoon's iconic and most abundant element—reflects visible light when suspended in water. All matter reflects visible light. Depending on the molecular structure of a given entity, it reflects a specific color of visible light.

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Catching a glimpse of the milky-blue water against the black-rock lava fields, it may not come as a complete surprise that the Blue Lagoon is man-made. Runoff water from the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power plant trickles into the lava fields and a blanket of mineral-rich mud lines the foundations of the Blue Lagoon.

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Of the original Seven Wonders of the World, only one—the Great Pyramids of Giza—still exists.

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– Can I go into Blue Lagoon during my menstruation? Yes if you use a tampon you totally can!

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There are instructions on the locker door as well. It is recommended that you leave all your jewelry and watches in the locker and the water might cause some damage to them. After having fun with the locker, you will need to shower before going into the lagoon. It is compulsory to shower and wash with soap.

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Yes, you can take your phone in the Blue Lagoon, but definitely bring a waterproof case to protect it from water and silica.

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Unlike boring old regular geothermal water, the composition of the Blue Lagoon is unique—you won't find it anywhere else in the world. It's home to a couple of algae plants also not known to exist elsewhere. This combination has been found to have a number of proven beneficial effects on skin.

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