Iceland’s Blue Lagoon will remain shut until Saturday due to seismic activity following a nearby volcanic eruption on January 14.
The geothermal spa had hoped to reopen on Tuesday but will remain closed until January 20.
All operational units were evacuated as a precautionary measure following the eruption southeast of Hagafell mountain on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland.
The eruption saw people forced to leave the nearby fishing town of Grindavik after returning from a previous evacuation but flights to and from Keflavik airport were unaffected.
Hotels at the spa in Svartsengi had only reopened on Friday for the first time since closure in November.
In an update on Wednesday, the Blue Lagoon said on its website: “According to recent reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, it appears that the volcanic eruption may have ceased. The current eruption site is at a safe distance from Blue Lagoon.
“Consequently, we will remain closed until Saturday, January 20.Further updates and information will be provided here as they become available.”
The Foreign Office confirmed in revised travel advice issued on Wednesday that a series of volcanic eruptions have affected Grindavik and area to the north of it.
“All roads to Grindavik and surrounding area are closed and you should stay away from this area,” the notice said.
“It is likely there will be further eruptions in this location. You should monitor local media for updates and follow the authorities’ advice on travel to the area.
“Keflavik International airport has been unaffected and is operating as normal.
“The capital city, Reykjavik, and the rest of Iceland has not been impacted by these eruptions.”