Today, RÚV English Radio is in Húsavík.

The GeoSea sea baths - https://www.geosea.is/en - have only existed in Húsavík for a few years, but the special waters that flow there have a vastly longer history.

For centuries, the geothermal heat north of Húsavík has been known to residents, who have used it for bathing and washing. Drilling for hot water at Húsavíkurhöfði in the mid-20th century revealed hot seawater, too rich in minerals to be suitable for heating houses.

But instead of letting this hot water go to waste, an old cheese barrel was installed at Húsavíkurhöfði. There, Húsavík residents could enjoy the health benefits of bathing in hot seawater.

The water in the GeoSea sea baths comes from two drillholes, one located by the cheese barrel and the other by Húsavík harbour.

Darren met with service manager Helga after his visit, and found out more.

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