Sentences with phrase «of steep»

Twinned with the Jungfrau Express in Switzerland, this marvellous rack railway allows spectacular views of the steep slopes and the superb mountainscapes.

Enjoy Paraty's picturesque and secluded beaches, with its backdrop of steep junglesque mountains, and feel its relaxing and Zen - like vibe.

With expansive jarrah breezeways, verandahs and space, the perfect spot can be found to admire the beautiful established trees and gardens or the amazing views of steep valleys and hills dotted with grazing kangaroos.

You'll awe at this exhilarating range of steep valleys, lacy waterfalls, and towering granite snowpeaks.

On the 12.4 - mile - long ride, you'll see rivers that cut through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down the sides of steep, snow - capped mountains and farms clinging dizzily to sheer slopes.

This is a coast walk for connoisseurs, with some of the finest scenery you'll find anywhere along the Tasman Sea, with pristine beaches almost to yourself, plenty of steep climbs and descents, and puddles lingering a week after the last rain.

ULUWATU TEMPLE Uluwatu Temple or Pura Luhur Uluwatu Has Built by Danghyang Nirartha at Approx 11 Century and perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 metres above sea level.

Completed in 1932 for just over $ 200,000, the concrete span, one of the highest bridges of its kind in the world, soars 260 feet / 79 metres above the bottom of a steep canyon carved by Bixby Creek.

Because of the steep and narrow stairs the attic is less suitable for small children, elderly or infirm.

Because the hotel is very difficult to find and at the end of a steep and rugged forest road that can be treacherous, guests are strongly urged not to drive.

Like other cormorants it likesto perch on ledges of steep cliffs as well as other high perching areas.

Head to Pretzel Park near the bottom of the steep streets of Manayunk on October 14 for the Manayunk Harvest Festival, complete with live music like local favorite Ben Arnold, food, shopping and activities such as a fun run, community mural, pumpkin carving and peanut butter face painting.

Closer to Malaga, Ronda is another must - visit: a white town centered on two sides of a steep gorge, linked by a gravity - defying stone bridge.

Bouddi is on the Central Coast of New South Wales, and its Coastal Walk is one of the best in the country: five miles of steep ascents and descents, a walk across a beautiful deserted beach at Maitland Bay, and some amazing rock platforms and formations along its cliffs.

Amakaya is a 300m walk to the shops, restaurants, and bars of Plettenberg Bay's Main Street and 800m from the popular Central Beach (beware of the steep uphill walk back that will certainly build up an appetite!).

The property and gardens are landscaped into the slopes of the steep valley, and the approach, via a raised wooden walkway through undisturbed rice fields, gives no clue to the remarkable design of the villa, or the breathtaking views of the jungle and river gorge.

The main symbol of the old town is the striking blue domed parish church, which can be reached by walking up the lovely narrow cobbled streets, although it is a little bit of a steep climb.

Standing at 2,430 metres above sea level, the site is often shrouded in early morning mists that slowly disperse to reveal beautiful stone architecture of palaces, temples, storehouses and terraces with hundreds of steep stairways connecting the structures.

This 144 - foot (44 - meter) temple encloses three rooms with outside stairs leading to the top of the steep temple.

Just off the main drag and up three flights of steep stairs, the Residenza del Duca has six rooms done out in pastel colours with fine fabrics, 16th - century beamed ceilings and the odd antique: one has a private terrace, others rooftop or sea views.

Built to honor and bury King Moon Double Comb, the 144 - foot (44 - meter) temple is a small enclosure of three rooms with outside stairs leading to the top of the steep temple.

You can walk into Funchal from the hotel, but the route back to the hotel is a bit of a steep hill climb (there is a bus you can catch!).

As you approach the lava fields you'll hike up a flight of steep steps (about 5 - 7 minutes) and from the top, on clear days, have an incredible view of both the volcano and Lake Arenal.

Because of the steep ascents and descents needed to traverse the Alps, large portions of the track use a rack - and - pinion system.

Just be careful of the steep steps inside and outside.

Make your way to Duclair, sailing through a landscape of steep cliffs and timeless villages.

It's uninhabited as it is mainly made up of steep cliffs that rise abruptly from the sea.

After he failed to return the group searched the foggy island for some eight hours before finding his body at the base of a steep cliff.

The inner sanctum of the pura is right on the top of a steep cliff that towers above the legendary surf breaks of southern Bali.

Santa Cruz is one of the poorest villages in Guatemala and is located at the end of a steep path extending from the dock on the shore to the center of town.

One of the smaller and more mellow ski areas in the state, Sundance still offers a good combination of steep, spacious bowls along with family - friendly groomers spread across 450 acres of skiable terrain.

You do need to walk up two stories of steep steps to get to the hotel, due to its location on the hill, so if stairs are a problem, this is not the place for you.

This area arguably offers the most consistent year - round surf with over 3 1/2 miles of steep beaches with excellent exposure to swells from almost any direction.

Completed in 1932 for just over $ 200,000, the concrete span, one of the highest bridges of its kind in the world, soars 260 feet above the bottom of a steep canyon carved by Bixby Creek.

Today we will get up at 6:00 am and after breakfast we will begin the most difficult part of the trek, which consists of a steep and steep ascent that extends for 9 km.

The Ragged Point Cliffside Trail cuts across the edge of the steep, rugged, north - facing cliff where the San Luis Obispo coast turns into the Big Sur coast.

Because of the steep slopes one should be fairly fit to tackle this trail.

Kīlauea Point Wildlife Sanctuary The dramatic backdrop of steep cliffs plunging to the ocean is one of the best places across the Hawaiian Islands to view wildlife.

more visible than normal because of the steep lay of the land.

Today is a tough portion of the trek with a lot of steep inclines, make sure to rest and take in the beautiful views.

The property was once the site of a Potawatomi Indian village at the foot of a steep bluff.

Because of the plant's ability to easily establish and cover the surface soils of steep slopes, researchers have suggested that woodland strawberry might also be an important species for reducing erosion potential after a fire.

Portugal's capital city, Lisbon is enchanting with its maze of steep cobblestone streets, stunning tiled buildings, sun - drenched squares, outdoor cafes, and beautiful historic sites.

The dive site consists of a steep wall that we explore to around 30 meters although the reef continues down to over 50 meters with a white sandy bottom.

Not to knock that last poll, but something tells me there's not a lot of steep competition for the most exciting ferry rides in the world.

Set on the ridge of a steep red cliff, the village is surrounded by a pine forest, its superb setting outdone only by the impeccable beauty of the village itself.

Fernie is about snow and terrain — a true «skiers» mountain» with a wealth of steep and deep glades and chutes, as well as an abundance of gentle, wide - open cruising runs.

At the top of a steep lookout we have lunch and Gabriela remarks on the seemingly innocuous patriarchy that seems to preside over daily life back in the village.

In Q'eqchi, Semuc Champey means, «Where the river hides beneath the earth,» which references a nearby location at the bottom of a steep valley called El Sumidero, where the Cahabón River flows underground, then comes back out at a source called El Manantial.

To the south of the city, perched on top of a steep hill this emotion evoking memorial offers the best panoramic view of the city available with the Flame Towers up close.