Sentences with phrase «of white limestone»

The undulating green landscape was carved out of white limestone cliffs over the popular surf spot of Dreamland Beach.

Known as «White City» because of the large use of white limestone and white paint this traditional city depicts much of the splendor of Colonial Mexico.

Always great, being on a boat, and this time we also have stunning views of the white limestone rocks with Bonifacio on top of them.

The tournament was being played at the Goodlet Tennis Center, a public facility set among stark, empty fields of white limestone and coral.

Not exact matches

In 1996, researchers discovered irregularly shaped white lesions on elkhorn corals off Key West, Florida, that were killing the thin layer of living tissue that sheaths the limestone skeleton of coral colonies.

2 A second tactic under consideration at places like the Carnegie Institution of Washington and the University of California at Santa Cruz is to neutralize the seas — possibly with limestone from, say, the White Cliffs of Dover.

But the heavy cargo of gleaming white limestone, which will form the outer layer of the monument, makes the crafts difficult to maneuver.

Consisting of two irregularly shaped limestone fragments that have been glued together, the object had been kept in storage for over twenty years and was requested for the handling session based only on an old black and white photograph.

Hillis's plan for the final clock, which he reserves the right to change, has it built inside a series of rooms carved into white limestone cliffs, 10,000 feet up the Snake Range's west side.

England's famous White Cliffs of Dover, for example, are made from calcium carbonate, or limestone.

An important trade center, Coba was the hub for a series of ancient white limestone roads (called sacbe) that radiate out from the city, like spokes on a wheel.

Used as the location for Danny Boyle's film «The Beach», this secluded bay features a stretch of virgin white sand, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and clear waters with some of the best coral in the region.

We walk along the bed of a small river to the Limestone Cave which sits on a deserted bay with white sandy beach, azure sea, meters high surf and on both sides caves where pinguins have their nests.

If you wish, embark on a cruise along the coast to view dramatic rock formations and caves as well as the white limestone buildings of this ancient city.

Die Plaat is the beach of the reserve and is characterised by unspoiled white beaches and glorious limestone outcrops.

Perched high in the German Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle is the epitome of the fairy tale palace with its beautiful white limestone facades and numerous turrets and spires, but given -LSB-...]

With over 150 islands off its 150km - long coast line (many of them featuring fantastic white - sand beaches and turquoise waters), a jungle - covered interior, towering limestone cliffs, caves, waterfalls and exotic wildlife, Krabi a great selection of natural assets that offer its visitors a wide array of leisure activities for the whole family.

Railay Beach is a fairytale come true with clear sparkling waters, soft white sand, caves to explore, a blue lagoon and chattering monkeys swinging through branches of trees atop the limestone rocks.

Between them, they offer rich biodiversity, 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, hundreds of kilometers of white sandy beaches, towering limestone cliffs and turquoise clean waters.

Mysterious limestone cliffs and palm - lined white sand shorelines are just the beginning of rich discoveries to be found on the «Pearl of the Andaman.»

Sitting quietly amid a scenic patch of the Andaman Sea with plentiful coral, Ngai hosts a long sliver of blondish - white sand with views to limestone karsts and the mainland.

Down in the Southwest of Thailand, many of these islands have a similar look — that's to say, they're often characterised by jutting limestone formations, thick and lush vegetation and some gorgeous white sand beaches.

Koh Poda is famous for sparkling white sand, turquoise water, and a distinctive limestone rock structure in the middle of the sea in front of the beach.

Limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, white sand beaches and miles of trackless forest make Phi Phi a perfect tropical island.

With incredible scenery of limestone cliffs, white beaches and turquoise...

Karma Beach Bali at Karma Kandara Resort offers a gorgeous stretch of white sand surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.

The stairs descend a limestone cliff to the white sand and bleached coral chunks of which offers good snorkeling and diving.

Set on the northwest coast of Zakynthos island, Shipwreck is one of the most photographed beaches in Greece, with good reason: the sands are pristine; the waters are so turquoise, it almost looks fake; and the surrounding white limestone cliffs are otherworldly.

It was established as a National Park in 1971primarily to protect and preserve the intact old growth forest, interesting wildlife, pristine white sand beaches, unspoiled natural beauty and one of the most impressive caves systems in the world.The Park features a spectacular limestone or karst mountain landscape.

Set amongst a lush backdrop of dramatic limestone cliffs, white sands meet turquoise waters for a picture postcard setting.

Known as the spur on the heel of Italy's boot, the Gargano Peninsula is a rocky promontory in northern Puglia, characterized by white limestone cliffs, crystal green seas, olive trees, medieval castles and picturesque white - washed villages.

Suddenly the grey, ethereal cloudscape that was so mystical gave way to a crisp blue sky that contrasted with the white limestone cliffs and the deep green of the hemlocks and spruces of the Southeastern Alaska rainforest.

In France, limestone was readily available in several grades, the very fine white limestone of Caen being favoured for sculptural decoration.

Also known as Indonesia's second largest island, it has something for everyone to explore - lush rainforests, exotic flora and fauna, cascading rivers, sparkling crater lakes, beautiful white sandy beaches, impressive volcanoes, limestone caves and an incredible diverse array of traditional ethnic groups who inhabit some of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes in the world.

Perched on the white limestone cliffs overlooking the Adriatic Sea, Polignano a Mare has enchanted visitors since the days of Ancient Greece.

Tall limestone cliffs, powdery white sand, and crystal clear blue water are all hallmarks of this particular beach.

Most are located around the main fishing village area of Jimbaran, while some others are located throughout the Bukit peninsula, fringed by white limestone cliffs that provide even more stunning ocean views, and share the vicinity with among the island's world - class surf spots.

The island is surrounded by coral reefs, white sand beaches and low limestone cliffs, with some of the best scuba dive sites and surf breaks in the region.

The island is surrounded by coral reefs, white sand beaches and low limestone cliffs, with some of the best scuba dive sites and surf breaks in the...

Alone it boast of a spectacular lagoon, white sand beaches, amazing limestone rock formation and marine sanctuary.

Just 12 kilometers away from Bali and only 25 minutes by regular fast boat services, the island of Lembongan is surrounded by coral reefs with white sandy beaches and low limestone cliffs, and on the very north of the island, beautiful mangrove forests.

The Ungasan Clifftop Resort really is one of the best villas in Uluwatu, Bali with its fabulous position, perched high up on the towering, white, limestone cliffs of Uluwatu.

My host later told me that the «white» qualifier refers to the colour of the limestone that the city sits on, rather than the colour of the buildings.

Beyond the villa, guests can enjoy strolls along the quiet beach; and for a nominal fee, access to exclusive five - star sport, wellness and dining facilities at the nearby COMO Point Yamu resort, or visit the neighbouring islands of Phang Nga Bay with their dramatic limestone cliffs and pristine white sand beaches.

As you drive towards Pandawa Beach you will be in awe of the stunning white limestone cliffs, and as you go down the big slope you will see deeply carved arches installed with large statues, each depicting a hero from the Mahabharata epic, the «five Pandawas», hence the name of the beach.

With three marinas and two piers nearby, it enjoys easy access to the mystical limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, and beautiful tropical islands such as Ko Naka Yai and Ko Rang Yai, both of which offer pristine white - sand beaches.

The 330 km long coastline of Mauritius island features pristine white sand beaches, azure blue sea and turquoise blue lagoons fringed by palm trees, limestone rocks and untouched natural beauty.

Located on one of Bali's last remaining hidden white sand beach coves, and accessible via Ayana's 90 - hectare estate, Kubu Beach Club's supreme setting showcases aquamarine waters, dramatic limestone cliffs and intrinsic Balinese architecture.

This haven is located in on powdery white beached sands where the seven tones of ocean blue play off the heavenly white sands that are enriched with limestone.

The miles of powdery white beach sand is never hot thanks to the limestone and allows the traveler long, scenic walks.