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Increasingly popular with travellers looking for a new holiday home Iceland experience is the island nation of Iceland. Don't be fooled by the name – only 11% of Iceland is actually covered by glaciers. Iceland's varied and unusual topography makes it ideal for adventure holidays in rented cottages Iceland – visitors can enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, ice and rock climbing, fishing, cycling, whale watching, and horse riding. Indeed, one of the most remarkable things about this wholly remarkable country is the Icelandic horse, a fuzzy little animal that can happily carry a grown man across fields of rocky lava and moss. There are many stables in Iceland that offer horse riding trips for visitors – this is the highlight of any Iceland trip, as it offers the unique opportunity to see this island just the way the Vikings did. Much of the country is not connected by roads, and horseback is the best way to see some of the more off-the-beaten-track corners of the country from your cottage Iceland. Sitting atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is a veritable hotspot of volcanic activity. Geothermal springs heat subterranean water, which is harnessed for energy and used to keep Iceland's houses and holiday homes Iceland cozy warm in winter. One of the most notable places of hotspring activity in Iceland is Geysir, the world's oldest known geyser, and also namesake of the English word 'geyser'. Also worth a visit during your stay in a holiday home Iceland is the Blue Lagoon, located between the capital city Reykjavik and Keflavik, where the international airport is. The man-made lagoon is a geothermal spa rich in minerals that will leave visitors feeling relaxed and refreshed, if a bit salty. Iceland's Viking heritage can be felt throughout the country, from the unique language and naming system down to the distinct architecture. Traditional rural homes Iceland were built of turf, which keeps the house warm in winter and cool in summer. Today, many apartments Iceland and holiday homes Iceland are made of wood and log cabins are common. Holiday homes Iceland are a great way to get to know this unique country. During the summer, you can enjoy seemingly endless days while you explore Iceland. In the winter, the northern city of Akureyri offers a spectacular view of the Aurora Borealis. Book your holiday home Iceland and watch the dazzling Northern Lights from the terrace of your apartment Iceland.