Sentences with phrase «ancient harbour»

Sweeping views of the ancient harbour can be enjoyed from most spots.

There's also a cafe and a terrific little beach where you can swim over the remains of the ancient harbour walls.

The Pedn - Olva Hotel over looks the ancient harbour town of St Ives in West Cornwall.

This ancient harbour is a town of two halves.

The setting would be well worth visiting even if no - one had ever built anything here — pine trees grow around the Roman ruins, which run down towards protected beaches where ancient harbours can be seen.

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The torpedo - shaped robot, nicknamed Gudgeon after a Second World War submarine, spent the first month of the field campaign surveying the entire sea floor north of Crete's main harbour, Heraklion, for any lumps and bumps that might signal an ancient wreck.

Some of Egypt's ancient monuments harbour a more insidious threat — they contain high levels of the radioactive gas radon.

Determining which spot is the most likely to harbour ancient life is tricky, and it's unclear as yet which site will win overall, says Horgan.

Greek and Danish archaeologists excavate the ancient Greek harbour town Lechaion — University of Copenhagen Christian & Michaela: «Thank you for your amazing dating service — we are now engaged and planning our wedding for next year!

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Its ancient buildings of golden stone, narrow lanes full of stylish cafés and shops, and gorgeous harbour are perfect for exploring hand - in - hand.

Gowlland Harbour Resort occupies a coveted location on Quadra Island, where the ancient beauty of the coastal rainforest meets the untamed power of the Pacific Ocean.

Real size statues are placed on the ancient vessels anchored in the harbour, while stunning Christmas lights give the whole canal a soft and romantic atmosphere.

Enjoy a sunset cruise on Raglan Harbour with striking views of ancient limestone formations and quiet coves.

You might even be in the mood to visit the beautiful Dalaman region of Turkey, where the heavenly beaches are matched by charming harbour towns and a slew of fascinating ancient sites.

Close to the harbour that is the ancient centre of this pretty island capital, many of the Kosta Palace's balconies look out over bobbing yachts to the town's castle.

Join us on a journey along the Mediterranean coast and visit the excavations of Ancient Ostia, the former harbour of Rome.

Although inhabited since prehistoric times, Villefranche - sur - Mer's natural harbour, the deepest on any Mediterranean coast, proved useful both to the ancient Greeks and later the Romans who established settlements here.

Kos features amazing ancient ruins like the 14th century fortress at the entrance of Kos» main harbour.

Today's Sightings: Humpback Whales (Frosty, Mini Wheat, Cutter, Ridge, Hunter, Moonstar, Claw, Yahtzee, Quartz, Ashes, Argonaut, Inukshuk, Meniscus, Piza, Sharpie, Blackula and Hilroy), Pacific Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Ancient Murrelets, Red - necked Phalaropes, and Common Murres.

Today's Sightings: Humpback Whales (Claw, Freckles, Meniscus, Conger, Ridge, Moonstar and Slash), Pacific Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harlequin Ducks, Ancient Murrelets and Common Murres.

Today's Sightings: Humpback Whales (Freckles, Argonaut, Apollo, Hunter, Yahtzee, Cosmo, Meniscus and Ridge) Pacific Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Ancient Murrelets, Red - necked Phalaropes, and Common Murres.

Today's Sightings: Humpback Whales (Conger, Freckles, Argonaut, Claw, Moonstar, Ridge, Inukshuk, Mini Wheat, Frosty, Sharpie, Bumpy, Black Pearl, Corporal, Cutter, Yahtzee, Meniscus, Piza and more) Dall's Porpoise, Pacific Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Ancient Murrelets, Red - necked Phalaropes, and Common Murres.

Today's Sightings: Humpback Whales (Ridge, Argonaut, Meniscus, Hunter and Black Pearl), Transient «Bigg's» (mammal - eating) Orca (UK) Pacific Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Ancient Murrelets, Red - necked Phalaropes, and Common Murres.

It is flanked by an exotic mix of sultans» palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours and bright bazaars.

Ciutadella has a host of atmospheric places to drink and party, from ancient wine bars near the old harbour to outdoor clubs that rock all night long during the summer season.

The options continue, with a host of Spanish ports, choosing between either cultural Valencia or Mallorca's cathedral city of Palma; then they must decide between the pleasant, ancient city of Cartagena, or the classic Costa Blanca harbour city of Alicante.

Just 85 kilometres from the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, is beautiful Akaroa, a historic French and British settlement nestled in the heart of the remnants of an ancient volcano which forms the harbour.

As our ferry is slammed into the Adriatic by the force of a rogue wave, we are all relieved to catch a glimpse of the approaching shoreline and the sail boats dotted around the harbour of Split, signalling our imminent arrival into this ancient city.

The pilgrimage to New Zealand's northern extremity is best made up one coast and down the other, thus presenting the opportunity to enjoy fabulous ocean and harbour scenery, ancient Waipoua kauri forest, and the maritime playground of the Bay of Islands.

In the harbour and on the seafront in Kato Paphos there are lots of cafes and restaurants, banks and supermarkets - all just a few minutes away, as well as the sandy municipal beach, Paphos Mall, the World Heritage Ancient Centre, Paphos Castle, Tomb of the Kings and all the other attractions of Paphos and this beautiful region.

Surrounded by ancient walls the town has other interesting sites like the old fortress near the harbour, recovered as a museum or beautiful churches decorated with azulejos.

Local attractions include the archaeological site of the Tombs of the Kings; lighthouse and the archaeological park with the famous mosaics and ancient Greek Odeon; Paphos Harbour with its Medieval Castle is within walking distance; and easy bus access to Coral Bay Beach, Paphos Bird Park, Paphos Old Town Market area and Aphrodite Waterpark.

Situated on the West Bank of the Nile facing Luxor, the Valley of the Kings harbours Egypt's most eminent ancient sites.

This taditional town has many small streets, picturesque fishing harbour and is overlooked by the remains of an ancient castle.

Surrounded by ancient gardens with rich Mediterranean vegetation, the charming Hotel Lapad enjoys a wonderful, quiet location on the coastline of the Lapad peninsula overlooking Gruž harbour.

Beneath the waves is the ancient Roman harbour, perfect for exploring with mask, flippers and snorkel.

The harbour in Kyrenia is home to an ancient castle that houses a museum where you can view ancient ship ruins.

The remains of the Roman harbour lie just under the waves at Salamis beach, so bring your snorkel and mask for a unique view of Cypriot ancient history.

Travel into the centre of Paphos and you can wander along the pretty waterfront, visit the medieval castle at the harbour, and immerse yourself in ancient history at the Paphos Archaeological Park.

Unmistakable Venetian architecture rises above the atmospheric backstreets and sun - drenched waterfront, old world tavernas peering out over the quaint little harbour of colourful fishing boats and the ancient sea wall.