«At first we weren't sure what we were seeing,» explains Dr Nick Ashton of the British Museum «but as we removed
any remaining beach sand and sponged off the seawater, it was clear that the hollows resembled prints, and that we needed to record the surface as quickly as possible.»
Not exact matches
Perhaps a latter - day Charlton Heston, pursued by jackbooted apes on horseback, will stumble on the statue of MJ that stood outside the United Center — right arm rising out of the
sand of some
beach, basketball held high, like Lady Liberty's lamp: The only relic
remaining of a long - lost civilization.
Biogenic
sand, which forms from the
remains of marine life, is the major ingredient of many tropical
beaches.
Thirty years later, details of that particular vacation
remain vivid in my mind: the white
sand beach, the fat, freshly rolled Cuban cigars, the lobster pizza served in an open - air restaurant by an apologetic waitress.
From deserted white
sand beaches to the atmospheric
remains of ancient civilisations, author Rosanna Ley reveals the undiscovered gems on Italy's most beautiful island More
The
Sand Hostel will
remain open from September 20 - 22 on Kurrawa
Beach.
In Floreana, travelers can seek out «Lonesome George,» the lone
remaining tortoise on the island, then sail over to Isabela where white
sand beaches are home to both iguanas and orange crabs — just like the travel brochure showed!
Just beyond a beautiful black
sand beach home to a secret surf spot, are the
remains from the Pepeekeo sugar mill & Papaikou sugar mill.
But despite an increase in tourism and the Full Moon Party revellers, the island
remains mainly unspoilt and boasts some wonderfully tranquil white
sand beaches and an abundance of green tropical jungle.
The 20 - mile shoreline — with wide ribbons of golden
sand for beachcombing and sunbathing —
remains the anchor draw for Fort Lauderdale, but amazing
beaches are now complemented by show - stopping hotels, an exploding foodie scene, and burgeoning cultural scene.
With active volcanoes, lava landscapes, and black and green
sand beaches the intrigue and mystery
remains as alive today as in ancient Hawai'ian society.
Fortunately most visitors to White
Sand beach don't walk very far when on holiday and so this section of
beach remains a great spot to get away from it all even at the busiest time of year.
Located on the most beautiful part of Playa Santa Teresa, where beautiful sugar fine honey colored
sand beaches remain typically uncrowded, this quaint beachside restaurant creates a peaceful and magical atmosphere where you can relax have a cold beer and a snack or meal, and enjoy a magnificent sunset.
Though it's only a 30 - minute drive from Phuket airport, Natai
Beach has somehow
remained off the tourist track and along its endless
sands are just a small sprinkling of visitors and a few upscale resorts.
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 architec
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 architec
Beach Club's supreme setting showcases aquamarine waters, dramatic limestone cliffs and intrinsic Balinese architecture.
Past the first hour or two of the tide Tolcarne
remains a flat
beach with compact
sand and no real hazards for surfers.
There are no corals or rocks in the waters, and the fine white
sands make it one of the greatest
beaches on the island, especially for the children, as the waters
remain shallow for up to 100 meters out.
A popular
beach for young families, with golden
sands and lovely clear water that
remains shallow for a long way out.
If you prefer the
sand and sea, the
beach pool villas surrounded by lush greenery and just a stone's throw from the shoreline while
remaining close to the resort facilities.
The immediate surroundings of this Bali Sally private villas are of vast green paddy fields, scattered trees and some
remaining forest, Balinese settlements, rivers, and wild
beaches with frequently strong and powerful surf, currents, and sparkling black
sand that feels ever so soft beneath the bare foot.
Rest assured, there's a whole lot more to the Algarve than just amazing surf spots, historically - fascinating Roman artefacts /
remains, countless stunning
beaches, the world's largest
sand sculpture event, an array of marine life, a staggering choice of menus...
Villa Hansa at Canggu is just a stone's throw away from some of Bali's most competitive and high performance
beach break and reef break waves of the ultra crowded and often sponged out
Sand Bar and
remaining Canggu surf spots.