At Playa Fanabe, it's
all dark volcanic sand that is usually expected in the Canaries, whilst the popular beach at Playa del Duque is known for its golden sand, imported directly from the Sahara.
Bahia Feliz — which means «Happy Bay» — lives up to its name with a small but perfectly formed beach of
dark volcanic sand, a host of bars and restaurants right on the seafront, and a delightfully old - fashioned and relaxed atmosphere.
The dark volcanic sands are as pristine and devoid of any human debris, as the sky is from cloud cover.
Not exact matches
These
darker regions are covered by
dark bedrock and fine - grained
sand deposits ground down from ancient lava flows and other
volcanic features.
This area is composed of
dark,
sand - sized grains of pulverized
volcanic rock.
This Mars Global Surveyor image shows a martian crater that has been encroached by a field of
dark, wind - blown
sand dunes in the Syrtis Major
volcanic region of the red planet.
You're just 8 km to Echo Beach when you stay here — this spot is ideal for surfing and is known for its
dark,
volcanic sands.
Scenic Highlights: One night on Santa Cruz, three nights cruising through the Galápagos National Park aboard the Xavier, visit to see the giant tortoises, watching three species of boobies and two species of frigatebirds nesting together at Punta Pitt, snorkelling with rays and sea turtles in the shadow of Kicker Rock, witnessing the towering
volcanic cliffs and the
dark -
sand beaches of Santiago island.
Foamy white waves create a striking contrast as they collide with
dark volcanic rock at Blackstone Beach; at Andicuri Beach, the turquoise water attracts daring body surfers between jagged cliffs; and Boca Ketu, near the park's famous Conchi natural pool, is a secluded spot with powdery
sand to sit on while you admire the island's natural wonders in pure solitude.
Home to bungalows perched atop glowing and tranquil turquoise waters with views of majestic peaks of
dark volcanic rock or seemingly endless stretches of pristine white
sand beaches
On the Caribbean - facing west coast you'll find a mix of
volcanic beaches with
dark, glistening
sand and shorelines dotted with beach bars and restaurants..
It has over 1000 miles of coastline with a variety of beach materials ranging from white
sand on the Caribbean beaches to the
darker materials which are
volcanic in origin on the Pacific beaches.
Güigüi is a clothing optional secluded beach on the Western coast of the island, hidden away at the bottom of a large ravine, and divided by rocks into two bays with
dark sand and
volcanic rocks.
The
dark red
sand beach originated from the erosion of
volcanic stones.
Güigüi beach is hidden away at the bottom of a large ravine, and divided by rocks into two bays with
dark sand and
volcanic rocks.
They have access to an area south of Manado called Popooh which offers «macro» diving on small coral bommies in an area rich in sea - grass, muck diving in the
dark sands of Manado Bay, the coral reef covered walls of nearby Bunaken Island, the soft coral around the
volcanic island of Bangka Island, and renowned muck diving of the Lembeh Strait.
Calhetha town on Madeira Island features a manufactured coastal beach, where the
dark volcanic rocks have been replaced with golden
sand.