Many hundreds of people walk daily to the volcanic eruption sites on the Reykjanes peninsula, according to a count posted on the website of the Icelandic Tourist Board.
Icelanders are struggling with the ever-rising numbers of foreign visitors visiting the island year around. Estimations indicate that the increase of visitors between years is around 27% and estimated number of guests this year 1.3 million guests.
The interest of foreign tourists in coming to Iceland this summer has increased, according to Jóhannes Þór Skúlason, director of the Icelandic Tourist Association.
According to a report released by the European Tourism Commission European Travel Commission (ETC), tourism in Europe continues to regain lost ground during the pandemic.