Sentences with phrase «of volcanic sand»

It's got a 1 - kilometre - long beach of volcanic sand right in the centre of town...

The presence of several lakes contrasts with the spectacular bunkers of volcanic sand that surround the greens.

The Red Beach is the most spectacular - looking, with a huge piece of rugged red rock towering over the narrow strip of volcanic sand.

The long, narrow stretch of beach along the coast is mainly made up of volcanic sand and pebbles, adorned with sun loungers and providing an ideal spot for water sports.

After a twenty minutes drive through an inlet and a river we arrive at a mound of volcanic sand.

Not exact matches

Depending on which side of the island you're on, you can dig your toes in either plush white sand or black volcanic beaches.

There are massive ferns, more ferns, backup ferns for the backup ferns, odd conifers and clusters of the pohutukawa, aka the vermillion - bloomed New Zealand Christmas Tree, cabbage trees, and the occasional wide - windowed house spotted between plants on sloping hillsides diving right into blackish volcanic sand beaches.

Certain low - frequency activity may signal that a volcano is likely to spout an ash cloud, a column of jagged volcanic sand that can reach as high as 30,000 feet.

Composed of the remnants of volcanic explosions, eroded mountains, dead organisms, and even degraded man - made structures, sand can reveal the history — both biological and geologic — of a local environment.

When we did the same experiment with sand and volcanic ash using Earth - like conditions, all of it came out.

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.

Using the Saharan Air Layer as a proxy for volcanic ash, the test aircraft will now fly over the Atlantic Ocean west of Morocco to prove the equipment can detect the fine particles of sand at altitudes of up to 20,000 feet and a distance of around 100 km.

Others asserted the prints were indistinct and did not establish the characteristics of a fully extended stride, a deep heel strike and a nearly as deep (as when impressed on wet sand or moistened volcanic ash) «toe off», the impression left by the ball of the foot and toes when one, while walking, pushes off and shifts weight to the other leg.

Seminyak Beach is simply an extension of the Kuta - Legian strip, but the sand here is a little greyer than her southern siblings, the golden sand being peppered with the volcanic black sand seen on many of Bali's other beaches.

La Palma has a varied landscape of black sand volcanic beaches and diverse plant life to intrigue and fascinate discerning visitors.

Located in the peaceful and rustic village of Tembok, on Bali's north - eastern coast of black sand and volcanic mountains, Spa Village Resort is a haven of spirituality and calm.

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.

Iceland played a pivotal role in the production, as its black volcanic sand beaches stood in for the Japanese island of Iwo Jima.

This long stretch of fine white sand surrounded by volcanic rocks is a staple for locals who want to escape the hustle of the city for a few days of seclusion and beach camping.

The black sands of the beach — black due to the colour of the volcanic rock from which they are formed — lay virtually deserted for miles apart from the occasional local fisherman, or surfer enjoying uncrowded waves.

From the luxurious villa rentals overlooking volcanic black sand beaches and the resorts that are nestled in the middle of the rainforest, to the tiny cottages perched on mountain tops that allow for the best hiking that the island has to offer, these choices are all designed to deliver a vast array of options to fit any budget, personal preference and event.

There is only one set of footprints in the sand that lead directly to a village just beyond the barrier - bitten black volcanic rocks.

On the west coast of the North Island, along the black volcanic sands of Whale Bay in Raglan, the new three - suite Waoku Lodge is making a name among Aucklanders looking to get away from it all.

WHAT IT»S LIKE: Yoga practitioners and nature buffs flock to the rugged, volcanic - sand shore of Alila Manggis, an hour east of touristy Kuta's nightclubs and adjacent to Mount Agung, an active volcano considered Bali's most sacred peak.

It's part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site due the dramatic combination of two very distinct landscape types: volcanic landscapes (El Pinacate) and sand dunes (Gran Desierto de Altar).

As with most muck dive sites you are greeted with what looks like a dull and uninteresting stretch of black volcanic sand.....

Although the beaches on in the Canaries are predominately volcanic, the second largest Canary Island, Fuerteventura, boasts long stretches of white sand.

Isla Bartolomé Walk to the top of Bartolomé's volcanic cone for a stunning view of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding white sand beaches.

Wailea includes five main beaches of soft sand bordered with outcroppings of volcanic rock.

With their black - sand beaches, first - class scuba diving sites, rich partying possibilities and dramatic volcanic scenery, these Italian isles provide an amazing range of options for pleasure - seekers this summer.

This Big Island boat tour reveals panoramic views of Big Island Volcanoes (Kilauea, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa), Volcanic Black Sand Beaches, Unique Lava Tubes, Pristine Marine Life, Historic Lavascapes, Lush Junglescapes while cruising along the Historical Kalapana coast filled with scenic beauty.Experience the Big Island of Hawaii's volcanoc coastline on board a world class catamarran.

Below the island's green hills and white sand beaches lie volcanic slopes encrusted in hard corals and festooned with undulating groves of colorful sea fans and sponges.

Among its most precious assets are 1,000 miles of gorgeous beaches studded with coconut palms and sands ranging from pearl white to golden brown to volcanic black.

A popular beach that's alive with activity on any weekend or summer day, Short Sand Beach lies sheltered in a cove blanketed by forests and edged with volcanic basalt and sandstone cliffs characteristic of the Oregon coastline.

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.

Here you will observe ancient domes of volcanic rock displaying fascinating geological formations and a vivid array of colours, as well as shimmering salt lakes and densely vegetated sand hills which bloom with wildflowers after rain.

On the beaches of Ribeira Quente, Agua d'Alto and Populo, you'll find tidal pools and volcanic sands scattered along the island which are great for ecotourism and exploration.

- Millioniares Row above Shelly Beach & St. Patrick's Seminary - The legendary Norfolk Pines, golden sands and surf of Manly Beach - We'll check the Shark Nets as we pass by Freshwater Beach or «Freshie» to the locals, see from a surfer's perspective where «Duke» Kahanamoku demonstrated surfing for the first time in Australia - The renowned surf breaks of Curl - Curl, Dee Why and Long Reef Beaches Long Reef aquatic reserve, we'll reveal it's volcanic past!

The beaches here are a combination of mesmerizing white sand and scattered volcanic rock outcroppings including rocky coves.

From the volcanic sands of Lembeh to the pristine reefs of Raja Ampat through some untouched & undiscovered sites in Halmahera.

The long tranquil beach of Santa Teresa is nearly perfect with its light beige - white sand shimmering with crushed shells and volcanic sea glass in the sunlight, shady palm and almond trees, and spectacular sunsets.

The black volcanic sands that leak into the waters of Canggu may not look as inviting as its powdery white neighbors, but are just as good for losing a day stretched out with a book under the sun.

The red volcanic mountains, white sand of the beaches and green rice paddies are really fascinating.

To the North there are black sand volcanic beaches, the color of which is the result of volcanic eruptions occurring hundreds and thousands of years ago.

Yoga practitioners and nature buffs flock to the volcanic - sand shore of Alila Manggis, an hour east of the trendy Seminyak beach resorts and adjacent to Mount Agung, an active volcano considered Bali's most sacred peak.

Few places on Earth more clearly embody the spirit of paradise than Hawaii, which is famous for its tropical flora, extraordinary beaches (including the jet - black sand at Punalu'u), and dramatic volcanic landscapes.

In addition to beautiful white sandy beaches, Bali is also home to incredible black volcanic sand beaches, courtesy of the Islands aforementioned active volcanoes.

The best beaches, known for their black volcanic sands are in the South West of the Island and they are Perivolos, Perissa and Kamari.

At the Miraval Life in Balance Spa, the massages and scrubs use local salt, volcanic stone, and black sand, and a reproduction of a stone sugar mill is a site for meditation and yoga.