Sentences with phrase «hillside towns of»

Nothing like the motivation of the steep (yet gorgeous) hillside towns of Greece to get you on the stair - climber!

The hillside towns of Fira and Oia are quaint with sometimes steep steps and knotted alleyways and make for idyllic afternoon exploration.

Day 2 Visit Évora and then the pretty hillside town of Arraiolos, famous for embroidered wool rugs.

The limestone crags of Railay Bay, Thailand; the gleaming white hillside town of Mojácar, Spain; the torch - lit tour of caves in central Vietnam full of hand - sized spiders and their glinting jewel - like clusters for eyes; the volcano - pierced horizon of central Mexico; the humbling beauty and breadth of national parks in New South Wales, Australia — these all have similar proportions in my memory to Angkor, in that they compare favorably to what I've seen in video games.

Examples include Patio Taller, a performance space and grass - roots educational center in the industrial zone of San Antón that organizes a «theater of the oppressed» to address issues affecting their community; the collective transformation of the hillside town of El Cerro, Naranjito into a living mural that is socially and artistically charged; intergenerational workshops known as Escuelas Oficios (Trade Schools) that are recuperating artisanal traditions threatened by modernization and colonialism, such as weaving, lace making, and basketry; the revitalization of blighted properties and neighborhoods through participatory urban design of community centers, public parks, urban gardens, and food cooperatives; and the aesthetic and physical reclaiming of public space through movement by artist Noemí Segarra.

Not exact matches

With a backdrop of untouched hillsides that bloom with lilac in spring, vibrant Downtown Old Town Temecula is Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country's popular, arts - entertainment - shopping - and - dining district.

It's hidden in plain sight on a wooded hillside in the middle of town, its shingled and stuccoed exterior painted green as camouflage.

At 10 a.m., ocal lawmakers interview candidates for Lower Hudson Valley seat on the Board of Regents, Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave., Greenburgh.

At 10:30 a.m., the Westchester County delegation of the state Legislature holds a public budget forum, Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave., Greenburgh.

He had taken a group of undergraduate students up a hillside behind town to measure the local flora.

MOYOBAMBA, Peru — Karina Pinasco watched in dismay as flames on a hillside at the edge of town lit up the sky one night in October 2010.

On our last night in town, we aimlessly walked the hillside in Imerovigli and stumbled upon Mezzo, one of the yummiest restaurants in Santorini.

It's not up in the hillside of Imerovigli where we stayed, or in the crowded town of Oia (read this post to see which restaurant we ate at there).

Thorin arrives to see the destruction of his town and noticed King Thranduil (Pace) and his elves standing on the hillside refusing to help.

An early chase in the first film through a hillside shanty town, one entirely typical of the series's distinct pleasures, finds Chan holding on to the side of a double - decker bus as it barrels down a precariously winding road, forced to skip across the rooftops of oncoming traffic while fending off the villains trying to kick him off from inside.

Overweight children would not be the first thing a visitor to Grafton, West Virginia, would think of when seeing the small farms that cling to steep hillsides and cultivate the bottom land along the Tygart River as one drives into town.

The winters can get pretty cold in Adams, Mass., a small town nestled on a hillside in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains.

Standing in the back doorway of her cottage nestled among other smallish - size houses on a steep hillside in the San Francisco Bay - area town of Fairfax, California, Lamott greets Saturday afternoon visitors with a plaintive request for help.

That's when I had the idea that a simple cupboard handle could open a hillside to a warren of kid - sized tunnels under a town — and that it would be up these kids to keep everyone living aboveground upright and safe.

On the west coast, 10 miles from Corfu Town, the long, golden stretch of Glyfada beach is lined with sunbeds and umbrellas and backed by hillsides covered with pine woods.

Casa Madrona, nestled into the hillside of the quaint town of Sausalito on the San Francisco Bay, offers exclusive discounts...

While this luxury property is tucked away in a private setting on a quiet hillside, it's nevertheless only 10 minutes from the popular Tropicana beach and the legendary nightlife of Ibiza Town.

If you're feeling up for a short day - excursion, you can even make your way across the bridge to the hillside marina town of Sausalito.

Admire the charming town and its hillside mansions, the charming legacy of bygone British aristocrats.

The exquisite architecture of Old Town, lush green hillside, and the calming blue of the sea are all captured effortlessly from the villa's rooftop.

It's an absolute must - visit in terms of historical buildings and quaintness; you'll feel as though you've stepped into a little English village set on a hillside (CNN labelled it South Africa's most eccentric town in 2014).

The living room includes comfortable red couches and a splendid view of the hillside town.

On any given weekend, hiking clubs head out of town to explore tropical forests, climb hillsides, wander through cane fields and farms, scramble through boulder - choked gullies and follow coastal trails that lead over surf - washed bluffs to white - sand beaches.

Kawthaung: As an introduction to Burma, the little town of Kawthaung is delightful, with rambling narrow streets lined with old houses trickling down steep hillsides to the lively market and waterfront.

Wander through the curving streets of a picturesque medieval town, perched on the very top of a hillside overlooking the sparkling sea.

Set on a hillside just outside Ubud Town, they offer the peace and tranquility of a remote resort, while maintaining the convenience of being close to tTown, they offer the peace and tranquility of a remote resort, while maintaining the convenience of being close to towntown.

Camillot Cottage is a separate entrance unit, set high on a hillside on the edge of the historic town of Bathurst in the Eastern Cape, overlooking the hills and valleys all the way to and including Port Alfred which...

The Golden Bay Hotel was also designed to integrate its hometown's emblematic «Playa de Oro» to the architectonic complex and to enhance the natural beauty of the bay, the port, the town and the dramatic backdrop of San Cristobal Island's green hillsides.

Our Panoramic Terrace's Snack - Bar is the ideal place to enjoy our delicious and freshly oven - baked pizzas and other snacks while you sunbathe, read a book, relax or enjoy the spectacular vistas of the bay, the town and the surrounding hillsides in the background.

Lunch in the hillside «blue town» of Chefchaouen.

We leave South Australia's capital city behind and head for the hillside vineyards of the Clare Valley plus a string of classic country towns.

Hugging a hillside that sweeps down to wide, deep bay between Monaco and Nice on south - east France's beautiful Cote d'Azur, the pretty town of Villefranche - sur - Mer has long been a popular holiday resort thanks to its sunny Mediterranean climate, sandy beaches, excellent restaurants and picturesque setting.

This out - of - town villa with its cool breezes and serene ambiance provides a host of facilities for your entertainment and pleasure; these include a 16 - metre infinity - edge swimming pool that juts out dramatically above the forested hillside, a well - equipped fitness room, cosy TV room with surround - sound and a library of movies, and a semi-open games room with pool table.

Aalwyn Akkommodasie is situated the suburb of Hillside in Randfontein 12 km out of town.

Small towns and settlements perched on the sloping hillsides retain an aura of medieval simplicity, its many tiny communities clustering around historic churches, monasteries and castles.

The final part of our journey on the Glacier Express takes us through expansive vineyards that line the surrounding hillsides to the small town of Brig.. Here we take the local railway for a wonderful journey over the imposing Kander Viaduct, through the old Lotschberg tunnel and past soaring mountain peaks to the town of Kandersteg.

I have recently been on a Great Rail Journey to Tuscany - stunning scenery with the olive groves and vineyards, the mellow stone of the hillside towns and of course the wonderful buildings in Florence, Siena and Pisa.

The lake enjoys a warm, Mediterranean climate; palm trees line the promenades and lemon groves and vineyards cover the hillsides behind each of the lakeside towns.

Away from the crowds of Mykonos town (yet, close enough for quick trips), this hillside hideaway hangs from the cliffs overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea.

6 km east of Aegina Town is Paleohora, the awe - inspiring remains of a hillside Byzantine village site, comprising over 30 church ruins.

The effort has amounted to a charming town, where the bright colours of the sea and green hillside are contrasted against soft stone.

Both Mexico's busiest commercial seaport and a relaxing town of colorful houses cascading down the hillsides, Manzanillo real estate has two basic zones: the downtown commercial port and the luxury Santiago Peninsula that houses the majority of the city's resorts and golf courses.

Set in an enviable location, away from the hustle and bustle of Fuengirola town, but with amazing views over the Mediterranean towards Africa, this 4 bedroom luxury townhouse is centrally located just 30 minutes from both Malaga airport and Marbella / Puerto Banus The spacious luxury townhouse is built into the hillside at the top of a new development at Torreblanca del Sol, just behind Fuengirola, 5 minutes from the blue flag beaches of the Costa del Sol.

With your expert private guide, tour the extraordinary Alhambra — one of the highlights of Spain — a stunning Moorish castle, palace and garden complex on a hillside overlooking the town.

Visit the lively seaside town of Fethiye and the charming hillside village of Hisaronu.