Sentences with phrase «on rocky»

The 13th century Gothic château is built on a rocky island on the edge of Lake Geneva, connected to the shore by a wooden drawbridge.

The Eden Rock has a unique location, built primarily on a rocky prominence thrust into the sea at St. Jean Beach and braced by twin crescents of sandy beach and facing a coral reef.

The beach is a little on the rocky side (but we knew that) but only a short stroll to perfect sand.

The break can work at all tides, but it's best at low tide, and during this time, your friends and family can walk out on the rocky point to watch you surf and take photos.

With its spectacular location in St Jean Bay, perched on a rocky promontory and surrounded by white sandy beaches and clear blue sea, Eden Rock - St Barths has been a byword for stylish hospitality since the 1950s.

From here you not only get a good view of Tanah Lot, but also Pura Batu Bolong, a temple built on another rocky promontory to «protect» Tanah Lot.

This eco-resort is perched high up on a rocky outcrop above the ocean quite near the main T intersection along the main beach road in Tulum.

Small children and beginner snorkelers are advised to only snorkel on the rocky area of shallows along the cove, no farther than 15 - 20 feet offshore where the water is calmest during summer months.

Delighted, we thanked him and proceeded to follow irrigation channels on a rocky, unmade track towards our destination.

Although there's a nice sandy bottom on the cove, it's recommended to wear sturdy beach shoes to protect your feet and keep your balance on the rocky bottom spots.

Jimbaran is a tourist destination in Bali located in south of Bali, many luxurious hotels and villas spreading out from Jimbaran Beach, Uluwatu and Ungasan.Situated on the rocky hills with high sea view, Dreamland Luxury Villas presents luxurious accommodations at this quiet and silence area, the outspread of Indies Ocean could be seen from the villa.

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As well as lively cultural and hospitality hubs downtown and dotted throughout its suburbs, Auckland offers plenty of nature - based activities such as hiking on the rocky, volcanic island of Rangitoto, or the temperate rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges and swimming on west coast beaches.

Newly constructed..., this contemporary multilevel villa is located on a rocky cliff with a small private sandy cove and breathtaking views of the bay from... every room.

This dramatic temple dates back to the 16th century and is perched on a rocky islet in the sea guarded by snakes and pounding waves.

This morning your ship sails into Melk, a town that boasts a glorious Benedictine Abbey which stands on a rocky outcrop above the Danube.

Palladium Hotel Cala Llonga (formerly Fiesta Cala Llonga) Located just a few minutes from Santa Eulalia, this adults - only hotel is surrounded by pine trees and sits on the rocky cliff tops overlooking the sparkly Cala Llonga bay.

Located 80 miles (130 km) south of Cancun, Tulum is perched on a rocky cliff overlooking a beautiful white sandy beach.

One day, take a private excursion to Segovia and see the ancient Roman aqueduct, atmospheric backstreets, and the fairy - tale Alcazar castle, which perches on a rocky outcrop.

The villa is located on a rocky bluff with sharp reef directly in front of the villa.

While paddling this network of tiny islands, you might see over a hundred Stellar sea lions hauled out on the rocky outcrops.

Also on the same shore, but on a rocky shoreline, lie Banana Sunset, a great little cocktail bar with a handful of huts and Pano Resort which is a great spot to get away from it all.

This means you can choose from little coves, which can be found on the rocky coast, or a large, fine sandy beach which goes on for around 5 km.

Bluesiam is probably the southernmost place to dine with the sand nearby, though it is actually positioned up on the rocky shore.

Tour Stirling Castle, which perches on a rocky outcrop and has panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.

Graffiti dating back to the 1800's is written on the rocky cliffs.

Here, some 17,000 elephant seals, once hunted to near extinction, haul up on the rocky sands to breed, have their young, molt, and rest.

Built on a rocky ridge wreathed by tropical rainforest, eucalyptus woodlands, creeks and mountains that plunge into the sea, Thala Beach is a

This newly built two - story luxury home set up on the rocky hillside is one of our must - see St. Barts vacation rentals.

Dining Room Nestled amongst towering tree trunks on rocky cliffs this rustic eatery serves up nutritious Thai and Mediterranean fare.

Standing 133 feet above sea level with 62 - foot - high tower on a rocky island is the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.

For nature lovers there is hiking at Schaapplaas with a chance to view Khoi San rock art, preserved on the rocky outcrops from centuries ago, as well as 4 x 4 trails in the Outeniqua Mountains and mountain biking on the Bonniedale nature farm.

Our Bali spa resort destination offers the restaurant di Mare, rooftop bar Temple Lounge and Karma Spa & Wellness are all suspended on rocky outcrops 85 metres above the surf.

One of Bali «s most revered Hindu temples is located here, Pura Uluwatu, which stands majestically on a rocky cliff face with a sheer drop and amazing views over the ocean.

The Plettenberg is situated on a rocky headland in one of South Africa's most spectacular beach towns, Plettenberg Bay, along with the adventure — rich Garden Route which is world — renowned for its excellent select...

The birds continued to breed on a rocky outcrop just off the shore of the island.

It attaches itself by means of a holdfast consisting of filaments that anchor it in soft sediment or on rocky surfaces.

Herds of boisterous sea lions lounge on the rocky edges of the islands while the waters around the islands teem with life from turtles to dolphins and the occasional Orca.

Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is a type of brown algae that grows on rocky reefs in ocean waters usually less than eighty feet deep.

The most famous would have to be Tanah Lot, which is perched majestically on a rocky islet just off the coast of the Tabanan Regency.

Figures were visible on the rocky right bank so we headed that way and landed within sight of the start of the rapids.

Feeling the steady Ocho Rios breeze is inevitable while lounging at Sky Terrace, Vista Gourmet's outdoor dining area that sits high up on a rocky cliff.

Alternatively visit the Rocher des Doms, a lush hilltop garden set on rocky bluff overlooking the city.

Common murres dive for sardines, Elephant Seals haul out, and sea birds flock on the rocky islands.

Glide past seals, sea otters and sea lions playing and sunning on rocky shores.

Named for its location on the rocky headland that divides the golden sands of St Jean Bay, Eden Rock - St Barths is the ultimate luxury Caribbean bolthole for the world's chicest and most discerning travellers.

Some kelps form dense patches on rocky reefs resembling a forest of trees underwater and are referred to as kelp forests.

Its magnificent 11th century Benedictine Abbey stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube and town, the prestigious Marble Room and the Abbey Church, generally considered one of the most beautiful baroque churches north of the Alps.

The Great Sphinx including the pyramids of Mankaure and Khafre (Shutterstock) The massive stone structures of the Great Sphinx, Great Pyramid and other large pyramids and temples, are thought to have been constructed on the rocky desert plateau in the fourth dynasty of the Old Kingdom.

Named for its location on the rocky headland that divides the golden sands of St Jean Bay, this is the ultimate luxury Caribbean bolthole for the world's chicest and most discerning travellers.