Sentences with phrase «with soaring cliffs»

With soaring cliffs from the sea, medieval villages stacked into the hillsides, it's no wonder its gained such high popularity.

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As Abrams relates in this witty and well - researched book, the impulse to leap off a cliff or soar into the sky with homemade wings stitched together from feathers, leather, bones, canvas, or wood stretches far back into history.

Cape Weligama's sumptuous resort takes pride of place on soaring cliffs, with breath taking panoramas along its storied coast.

The soaring red cliffs of Cabo Pearce provide a dramatic backdrop for encounters with playful encounters, while Roca Partida is an open - ocean oasis of life that attracts massive fish shoals and is visited by ten species of sharks.

Stinson Beach defines the quintessential California beach: Soaring rugged cliffs leading down to the white sand shores teeming with shorebirds, surfers, and swimmers.

The beauty of Phi Phi, with sheer cliffs soaring from calm, clear seas, is stunning.

Along the way there is plentiful time in which to admire Laos» breath - taking natural beauty, from the mighty Mekong Delta to soaring rain forest - clad peaks and the dramatic limestone cliffs wherein the famous Pak Ou Caves lie, lined with images and effigies of Buddha.

It's focal point is the breathtaking riviera where soaring cliffs alternate with sheltered coves and thundering surf with secluded rock pools, smugglers» caves and soft, golden sands stretching for seven miles.

Twisting 72.3 miles from the Monterey County line in the south to Carmel River in the north, the drive is a destination unto itself and passes soaring coastal cliffs, pine - filled canyons and fields bedecked with wildflowers.

Backed by tall limestone cliffs, Cala Luna is a relatively secluded beach with crystal clear waters and is very popular with free climbers thanks to its soaring backdrop.

Europe's West Coast Odyssey The dramatic coastline between Lisbon and Portsmouth challenges the imagination with terraced hillsides, soaring chalk - white cliffs, sweeping white sand beaches, and the tower turrets of Mont St. Michel.

When southerly winds blow intrepid hang gliding and paragliding enthusiasts launch themselves from the cliffs above Shelley Beach and soar overhead with the birds — a sight not to be missed.

These amazing self - launching motor gliders embody all the advantages of powered aircraft combined with the inherent safety of sailplanes, they regularly soar the rugged ridges of Mount Warning and the cliffs above the historic Byron Bay Lighthouse, as well as one of the longest ridges in Australia, the Coorabel, site of a famous endurance flight back in the 1930s.

A group of six passengers will soar over Maui's North Shore with Executive Chef Isaac Bancaco, taking in sea cliffs and waterfalls with aerial shoreline perspectives above Paia, Hookipa, Haiku and beyond, before landing in the Hana rainforest.

Option Two — Travel inland to the Great Ocean Road hinterland, a region of contrasts from lush temperate forests to massive volcanic plains, soaring cliffs, rugged mountains giving way to rolling hills with pine plantations, wide expanses of farmland around ancient landmarks from blunted caps of extinct volcanoes to floating islands and massive lakes.

Soaring on a lush cliff high above the beach, the eye is drawn to the brilliant tropical view with turquoise sea, verdant mountains and remote touches of civilization all the way to Creole Rock and beyond to the Atlantic.

Stretching from the seaside village of Apollo Bay west to the 12 Apostles, the Great Ocean Walk passes along a dramatic coastline of soaring cliffs and remote beaches, with tangents exploring giant eucalypt forests full of kangaroos, wallabies and koalas, and meandering estuaries brimming with birdlife.

As you step off the edge of the cliff with your experienced instructor, this is the closest you will feel to being a bird as you soar over the blue waters of the Coral Sea below and have a panoramic view of the stunning scenery unfolding beneath you.

They offer a great way to experience Bali from a totally different perspective, soaring 50 to 150 metres high for around 15 to 20 minutes or more, with birds» eye views over scenic coastlines of popular southern beaches, or blue ocean waves bordering green cliffs over Bali's Bukit peninsula.

And all draw design inspiration from the cliff - topping Careyes villas, which blend vibrant walls, patterned concrete floors, and open - sided living areas crowned with soaring thatched roofs.

There's much you can see and do while on Nusa Lembongan, including a collection of pristine beaches with coarse white sand, soaring cliff viewpoints, and sea views that can get very idyllic at sunset, overlooking the outline of Bali's highest peak, Mount Agung, on the horizon.