Nicaragua, known as the «Land of Lakes and Volcanoes,» is home to more than seven active volcanoes, which over the years have provided the southern Pacific beaches with
dramatic rock cliffs, numerous coves, velvety sand, and numerous reef breaks.
Not exact matches
The region is geologically older and hillier, with
dramatic rock formations along
cliffs and beaches washed by Atlantic surf.
Next stop Punakaiki, this
dramatic landscape dates back 30 million years, with layered limestone forming the world - famous pancake
rocks and coastal
cliffs punctuated by booming blowholes.
Big Sur lays claim to some of California's most beautiful natural scenery:
dramatic cliffs, forests, grassy meadows, and Pfeiffer Beach, a half - mile strip of purple sand, believed to get its color from the manganese garnet fragments of
rocks on
cliffs near the ocean.
The fortress - like Seongsan Ilchulbong tuff cone, with its walls rising out of the ocean, is a
dramatic landscape feature, and Mount Halla, with its array of textures and colours through the changing seasons, waterfalls, display of multi-shaped
rock formations and columnar - jointed
cliffs, and the towering summit with its lake - filled crater, further adds to the scenic and aesthetic appeal.
The
dramatic cliffs and
rock walls against the Pacific Ocean are stunning.
The Coromandel tempts visitors with mild temperatures, pure white sand beaches, impossibly clear aquamarine waves, craggy
cliffs and
dramatic rock formations.
Aside from kite and windsurfing, those in search of an adrenaline boost can enjoy canyoning, mountain biking and
rock climbing, while the
dramatic expanse of Parque Nacional del Este — with its limestone
cliffs, mangrove swamps and ancient cave paintings — is a great place for a hike.
From
dramatic rock formations built by a giant to the highest sea
cliffs in Europe, The Ring of Kerry is world famous for its wonderful scenery, and you can see the beauty of places like Connemara and the Dingle Peninsula.
Constructed using the island's volcanic
rock, this hotel blends in perfectly with the
dramatic cliffs behind.