There are over 150 beaches on the island ranging from fine, white sand to
black volcanic rock from volcanic activity ranging back thousands of years.
Due to the volcanic natural history of these islands, many of the beaches here are made from dark or
even black volcanic rock and sand, giving them a distinct and unique character.
The stretches
of black volcanic rock landscape is trimmed by a chain of multi-hued mountains only broken by the green of the odd cactus plant that has managed to flourish.
The
jet black volcanic rocks beneath your feet as the white brilliance of waves crashes over the coastline forcing turquoise water up through the lava holes.
Lanzarote is rapidly becoming one of Europe's premier sites for diving and sub aquatic sports
with black volcanic rock, large reefs and marine conservation sites offering some great exploration for all.
They are found throughout the main islands of the Galapagos archipelago, living on shorelines consisting
of black volcanic rock.
Each Turks & Caicos villa occupies a private plot of up to two acres, the Residences comprise between three and five bedroom pavilions, living dining / spaces and separate kitchens, all set around infinity pools
in black volcanic rock and framed by serene lakes and ponds
The black volcanic rock that makes up much of the rest of Aruba created this small pool, which can comfortably fit a little more than a dozen people at any time.
They also make all - natural paints from the local red, white and
black volcanic rocks; they spin their works on a manual pottery wheel, shaping each piece with dried gourd shells and corncobs; and then dry their pottery alternately in the sun and in a wood - fired oven.
Villa Ombak Laut boasts 100 meters of absolute beach frontage on Bali's rugged south - west coast, and the roar of the ocean can be heard throughout the villa as waves crash against
the black volcanic rocks and the spectacular sea temple that rises above them.
The resort restaurant and infinity pool look out over the private white sand beach, dotted with
some black volcanic rocks which lies only a few metres offshore.
If you are staying at Koh Mak Resort or Cococape then you'll have Koh Kham, with it's small white sand beach and
black volcanic rocks, about 1 km away and the smaller island of Koh Pee also lies within easy reach.
The resort restaurant and infinity pool look out over the private white sand beach, dotted with
some black volcanic rocks which lies only metres away.
You will certainly take this beach with you in your memories... it has expansive ocean views and wonderful little tide pools in
the black volcanic rock formations on the shore, tree - lined trails leading to and from the beach connect partly to the Wild Pacific Trail.
SeaWomen is a video and sound installation by Mikhail Karikis focusing on a fast vanishing community of elderly female sea workers living on the North Pacific island of Jeju — a jagged patch of
black volcanic rock that belongs to South Korea and floats between Japan and China.