Iceland’s Blue Lagoon has been shut today (Friday) following a local volcanic eruption.
All guests with bookings during this temporary closure will be contacted.
The situation will be re-assessed during today.
A statemment said: “Due to a volcanic eruption that commenced in Sundhnúksgígar on August 22, we took the precautionary measure of evacuating and temporarily closing all our operational units.”
The geothermal spa resort has had to close on multiple occasions this year due to nearby volcanic activity.
The new eruption began on Thursday night, the Icelandic Meteorological Office confirmed.
Authorities have asked the public to away from the area.
The Foreign Office updated it travel advice for Iceland to say: “Recently there has been a series of volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland, the latest on 22 August.
“These have affected the town of Grindavik and the area to the north of it. Icelandic authorities advise that you stay away from this area. All roads to Grindavik and the surrounding area are closed.
“It is likely there will be further eruptions in this location. Monitor local media for updates and follow the authorities’ advice on travel to the area.
“Keflavik International airport and the road to it is unaffected and operating normally. The capital city, Reykjavik, and the rest of Iceland is not impacted by the eruptions.”