Sentences with phrase «sea and mountains range»

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The beauty of Cape Town is undeniable — the plateau - topped mountain range that drops into a shimmering sea; the free - roaming wildlife, from whales breaching offshore to baboons that sunbathe on the roadside; the Georgian mansions and Victorian homes that line its residential streets.

This maps out a path that will minimize environmental impact, avoid areas prone to earthquakes or volcanic activity and navigate oceanic mountain ranges and deep - sea trenches.

This valley is crucial to control of the center of this country, today as in Joshua's time, for it is a wide span of fertile farmland nestled between mountain ranges reaching west to the sea and east to Jerusalem and the cities of Ramallah and Nablus.

Located midway between the Pacific Coast and California's Inland Valleys in the state's coastal mountain range, Lake County's 8,700 acres (3,520 hectares) of vineyards are 1,370 - 2,600 feet (418 - 792 meters) above sea level.

The Europe - Asia border between the Black Sea and the Caspian See is materialized by the Caucasus mountains, but the mountain range is very wide so there has never been any consensus as to where exactly the «border» passes.

Sea cucumbers, or holothurians, normally seen crawling incredibly slowly over the flat abyssal plains of the ocean floor, were found on steep slopes, small ledges and rock faces of the underwater mountain range.

But the St. Elias range also contains some of the world's largest glaciers, which inexhaustibly scour the mountains and dump sediment in the sea.

Created nearly 400 million years ago on the surface of a shallow inland sea, the Marcellus Shale formed as tectonic plates pushed up the landmasses that created the Appalachian and Catskill mountain ranges and buried the ancient sea under a layer of rock almost two miles thick.

Landforms can exist under water in the form of mountain ranges and basins under the sea.

It is clear that the 1C temperature rise over pre-industrial levels that we have seen so far has triggered a whole range of effects including widespread melting of mountain glaciers, significant sea level rise, devastating droughts, and flooding in various parts of the world.

The altitude ranges between 1600 m and 2400 m above mean sea level and although not very high, the mountain slopes are characterized by steep cliffs and crevices.

Michelle Williams» Oscar nominated roles include performances in films as wide - ranging as Brokeback Mountain, Blue Valentine, Manchester By The Sea, and playing Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn.

Its boundaries encompasses sea, sand dunes, tidal rock pools, a vlei, rare fynbos, the Potberg Mountains, and a range of animals that range from rare Cape vultures to mountain zebra, ostrich and whales (these waters are the offshore breeding nursery for the Southern Right whale).

The wine region of Penedès expands from the Serralada mountain range to the Mediterranean Sea, and has been a hub of wine production since the 9th Century.

All nine of South Africa's provinces offer a wide range of activities, from deep sea and shark cage diving to mountain climbing and abseiling, to fishing, surfing, hang gliding, hot air ballooning, whale watching, and more.

It's a vibrant, tropical city framed by the spectacular twin backdrops of rainforest mountain ranges and the sparkling Coral Sea.

Featuring a striking building reminiscent of a mysterious sea creature, Saffire overlooks the aquamarine waters of Great Oyster Bay and the mesmerising pink granite Hazards mountain range on the Freycinet Peninsula.

Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa is a 4 - star luxury resort nestled between the West Philippine Sea and Palawan mountain range.

Campbell River is a world - class destination for a range of all - Canadian outdoor activities such as sea & freshwater kayaking, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, diving and climbing.

It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south, and has 250 miles (402 km) of wonderful beaches and a variety of sports, recreation and entertainment options including ecotourism adventures in magnificent national parks, mountain ranges, rivers and beaches.

All indoor restaurants and bars are complemented by spacious terraces offering stunning views over the Mediterranean Sea and Taurus mountain range.

While traveling in Croatia you can discover a wide range of different landscapes including the Dinaric Mountains, eight national parks (e.g. the world - famous Plitvice Lakes National Park), the long and rocky Dalmatian Coast or almost eighty islands on the Mediterranean Sea.

Boasting long picturesque coastline on the Red Sea and towering mountain ranges bearing the most amazing agricultural treats, Mecca is an often under estimated jewel in the region that over delivers on delight.

Set against the slopes of the Muizenberg Mountain Range, Bluebottle Guesthouse offers panoramic views of False Bay, spacious suites with sea views and en - suite bathrooms.

Uninterrupted views of our spectacular mountain range and the sea breeze will leave you feeling rejuvenated and hungry to taste more of what the Mother city has to offer.

During your day at sea you will cross the Arctic Circle, pass the Seven Sisters Mountain Range, see «The Mountain with a Hole in it,» and pass under Rorvik Bridge.

Rivers flowing into the sea from our mountain ranges disperse nutrients which feed algae and make it thrive.

What it lacks in manoeuvrability however, it certainly makes up for in scenery, and it turns out to be the perfect place to watch for sea eagles or just wonder at the scale and beauty of Lofoten's numerous mountain ranges.

It is known to range from sea level to as much as 2,600 m above sea level in the Moroccan High Atlas and 4,000 m in Ethiopia's Bale Mountains.

Set against the slopes of the Muizenberg Mountain Range, Bluebottle Guesthouse offers panoramic views of False Bay, spacious suites with sea views and en - suite bathrooms and conference facilities.

Lying at the tip of Africa on a peninsula divided into valleys and bays by sheer mountain folds cascading into turquoise seas and crowned by the iconic table mountain, Cape Town's topography spreads its population across a diverse choreography of slopes and valleys, offering a wide range of holiday accommodation unique to each area.

Discover a Mallorca you never knew existed — one resplendent with lush orange groves set against the spectacular Tramuntana mountain range and next to the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.

Because the course is not part of any real estate development or urban area, it allows players to enjoy their game in completely natural surroundings with uninterrupted views of sea and mountain in the spectacular setting provided by Spain's Levante region — the southeastern Mediterranean shore with its coastal range.

Majestic reflections of the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges dazzle off the sparkling Salish seas along Sidney's shores as ferries and pleasure craft navigate toward nearby destinations and return to its modern marinas, gorgeous galleries, boutique shops, restaurants, pubs and bakeries.

Cairns looks like a picture perfect postcard, framed by the spectacular twin backdrops of rainforest mountain ranges and the sparkling Coral Sea.

But the others are located all over the country in other mountain ranges including the Sistema Central and the Cantabrian Mountains or Cantabrian Range that stretch for over 300 km across northern Spain, from the western limit of the Pyrenees to the Galician Massif in Galicia, along the coast of the Cantabrian Sea.

Cairns looks a picture, framed by the spectacular twin backdrops of rainforest mountain ranges and the sparkling Coral Sea.

While enjoying your relaxing stay at Coral Sea Apartments why not take a scenic tour of the Blackall Range with the breathtaking views over the Glasshouse Mountains and Sunshine Coast hinterland.

With the Himalayan ranges in the northern part and the Gangetic delta on the southern tip, the mountains, sea beaches, forests, beautiful rivers,...

Sunny Beach is closed to the north by the descending ridges of the Balkan Range, thus blending sea and mountain in perfect harmony.

Cairns is the heart of Tropical North Queensland and is the primary gateway to Tropical Northern Australia, Port Douglas, the Daintree Tropical Rainforest, and the myriad islands and is framed by the spectacular twin backdrops of tropical rainforest mountain ranges and the sparkling Coral Sea.

Before arriving in Peru I'd hiked up to an altitude of 2650 metres in the Picos de Europa, and my skiing trips to the Sierra Nevada mountain range (also in Spain) had seen me descending from heights of around 3000 metres above sea level, but this was nothing in comparison to the summit of the Dead Woman's Pass, which lay 1200 metres above the pinnacle of my experience thus far.

Start with a steady ascent to the second highest pass at Runkuracay reaching 12400 feet above sea level (3780 masl) and passing through a circular inca control point that occupies a commanding position overlooking the spectacular Vilcabamba mountain range below.

Ayla's world - class golfing facilities stretch over 120 hectares of lush and sandy landscapes and offer stunning views of the Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba and mountain ranges in the East and West.

Set in wonderful natural surroundings, at the foothill of the Cuera mountain range, between the Cantabrian Sea and the Picos de Europa Mountains, La Posada de Babel lies only 3 miles / 5 km away from the popular Asturian coastal town of Llanes.

The views for a sunrise wedding are magical as they are for a Sunset wedding with magnificent vistas across the sea to rainforest clad mountain ranges and the Low Isles islands in the distance.

This beautiful property has its back to the remarkable Marble Mountain range and is only 15 minutes by car to Da Nang International Airport.Consisting of 200 guestrooms, this magnificent hotel mixes and matches modern contemporary Vietnamese design with traditional pan-Asian and French touches.Several accommodation types are available at Vinpearl Luxury Da Nang Hotel and each brings personal panache with its design, great sea views, individually controlled air conditioning, great quality bedding and pillows, en - suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, complimentary bottled drinking water, electronic key card, safety deposit box and a host of entertainment options including flat - screen satellite TV.

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary has a varied landscape, including rivers, mountain slopes, jungle, and wetlands, ranging from the Maya Mountains in the west to the Caribbean Sea in the east.

Settled at 1000 meters above sea level, and is sandwiched between Roxas - Matulas and Daguma Mountain Ranges, the municipality of Lake Sebu is unsurprisingly temperate and abundantly vegetated.

Velázquez is a 3 star hotel located in the heart of the Costa del Sol, in Benalmádena Costa, a lovely town formed by a labyrinth of charming traditional little white houses that bear all the Andalusian flavour, nestled between a steep mountain range and the calm blue sea.