Dyrhólaey is about 174 km from Reykjavik city. It is a small peninsula or promontory but is a former island.
The small peninsula, or promontory, Dyrhólaey (formerly known as "Cape Portland" by seamen) is located on the south coast of Iceland, not far from the village Vik. It was formerly an island of volcanic origin.
The view from Dyrholaey is interesting: To the north is to be seen the big glacier Mýrdalsjökull. To the east, the black lava columns of the Reynisdrangar come out of the sea, and to the west the whole coastline in the direction of Selfoss is visible - depending on weather conditions. In front of the peninsula, there is a gigantic black arch of lava standing in the sea, which gave the peninsula its name (meaning: the hill-island with the door-hole).
In the summertime, many puffins nest on the cliff faces of Dyrholaey.