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Napali (or Na Pali), which literally translates to «The Cliffs,» are sea cliffs which stretch for 11 miles down the coastline of Kauai, Hawaii, USA and at points rise as high as 4,000 feet above sea level.

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Not far from Dingli is the (much sheerer) Blue Grotto lookout point, which overlooks the Grotto's dazzling limestone arch and sea cliffs.

After your picnic, continue your drive towards the Slieve League Cliffs which are the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

A twenty minute drive from the villa will bring you to Uluwatu Temple, which is one of the six holiest sanctuaries in the world according to the Balinese and is built on the edge of a cliff high above the sea.

Some cliffs are 70 meters above the sea, which pound them violently.

But the only way to get from the top of the world's highest sea cliffs (on which we're standing) to the flat peninsula below is by a guided mule ride or hike, down 26 very steep switchbacks.

The limestone cliffs of Uluwatu provide not only a promontory position from which to take in Bali's dazzling landscape and the sea, but it is also a secluded venue for elite resorts and villas.

You begin by heading north west past tomato fields, before reaching the wonderful cliff tops which rise dramatically from the gushing sea below.

You can even take a cliff - diving course, to learn how to leap off clifftops, or have a go on a futuristic jetpack, hoverboard or flyboard in Santa Eulalia, which will have you flying out of the sea like a Marvel villain.

This wonderful Villa is just a meter above the sea, carved into a cliff and overlooking the ancient town of Dubrovnik, which makes her a marvellous choice for a luxury accommodation.

That dorsal fin is the nearly flat, ten - square - mile (25.9 sq km) Makanalua Peninsula which juts into the Pacific below the world's highest sea cliffs.

Housed in a 13th - century monastery, which once was home to Cistercians monks and Cappuccini friars, the Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi is perched on a cliff top high above sea level with spectacular views of Amalfi and the Mediterranean Coast and only steps away from the historic city center and the harbor of Amalfi.

They're also well known for their several sea caves, which means that boat tours are a great way to experience all the cliffs have to offer.

For a more luxurious experience with access to a downtown, try the Lost Whale Inn, a bed - and - breakfast in Trinidad — reserve the Sea Lion Room for a wall of windows overlooking ocean cliffs — or Carter House Inn in Eureka (don't miss the wine list, which has more than 3,800 bottles!).

Ronda lies spectacularly about 750 meters above sea level on the edge of a cliff which overlooks the El Tajo canyon.

Storms River village provides a number of adventure activities like the Canopy tours, bungi jumping from the Bloukrans River Bridge, which claims to the be the world's highest at 216 metres, biking trails, fishing excursions and Black Water Tubing and kloofing, but the star of the show is nature herself and the meeting place of forest, precipitous cliff and stormy seas.

The exact translation of «Costa Brava» will differ depending on which guidebook you read, but whether it is «wild coast», «fierce coast», «rugged coast» or even «savage coast», it is a coastline of outstanding natural beauty, where steep cliffs have been eroded by the sea, creating numerous hidden bays and tiny coves.

It is home to Hawai`i's LONGEST BEACH, the world's HIGHEST SEA CLIFFS, the LARGEST REEF SYSTEM found anywhere in the United States, and the state's HIGHEST WATERFALL, which cascades over a mesmerizing 1,750 feet.

If you have what it takes, step of a vertical cliff which is 1000 meters above sea level.

This is where you go to meet real Hawaiian cowboys, find the birthplace of hula, cross hundreds of acres of farmland, and gaze down the eastern sea cliffs, which are the highest in the world.

The small but beautiful cove that is Penya Tallada is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty inbetween the Punta Roja and Penya Tallada cliffs which jut out right into the sea.

Local area Situated about 200 km from mainland Greece, Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea created from a volcanic eruption which resulted in the current geological caldera: a giant lagoon surrounded by steep cliffs and hills.

Beautiful beaches such as Railay are flanked by specactular, tall limestone cliffs which typify the coastline, and boast beautiful beaches with some great rock climbing and sea kayaking opportunities.

The ocean floor here is riddled with underwater grottos, high sea beds, valleys, cliffs and hillocks, which are home to a huge array of tropical sea life and offer complex landscape just waiting to be explored by the intrepid visitor.

The whole island is open to exploration with delights from prickly pears, to green caper plantations and lava cliffs that plunge into the deep blue sea to maritime pine trees, which gently cover its hills.

The light, which has been in continuous operation since 1848, is perched on towering sea cliffs where Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean collide.

Waves rush into it through a tunnel from the sea, the entrance to which can be seen from the cliffs.

The air - conditioned garden villa (8 adults) is split - level with sea views, and the cliff villa (8 adults) which is a private air - conditioned villa with dining room, kitchen, lounge and large verandah, is also available.

The south - facing, 10 - hectare site rises from the 70m - high cliff - face to the resort's entrance, which is about 110m above sea level, so providing all villas with great views of the Indian Ocean.

Each island in the Sea of Cortez is different, Isla Danzante, for instance, is a place of high volcanic cliffs while Isla Carmen, another island where we camped, is full of fossilized shell, which shed some clues to the Sea of Cortez's origins.

The west coast of Victoria once inspired fear, sailors spoke of wild seas and dangerous rocks, of reefs which lay beneath the surface of the water, of steep cliffs and heavy mists.

The islands of the Sea of Cortez contain striking natural beauty in a dramatic setting formed by rugged islands with high cliffs and sandy beaches, which contrast with the brilliant reflection from the desert and the surrounding turquoise waters.

A crystal clear sea meets high dark cliffs spotted with lush vegetation: circumnavigating the island of Salina, with a boat or «skiff» (typical fishing boats), is a breathtaking experience, which allows to discover secret corners of the coast and to swim in uncontaminated waters.

That highway stretches at sea level, at the foot of the cliffs that border the city, offering an itinerary which allows us to contemplate, by day or at dusk, a magnificent panorama of fifteen (15) beaches, each one of which with different characteristics.

During private touring, enjoy options such as exploring the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, which sit atop cliffs overlooking the sea; an excursion to the UNESCO - listed Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve; swimming in a cenote (sinkhole); exploring a spectacular cave system; and shopping at local boutiques.

The city is built on a cliff above sea level, which means you get panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the beaches below.

The town is famous for its well preserved Maya ruins, which sit on a towering cliff right above the turquoise sea.

Here, you are welcomed to beautiful sea views from atop the cliffs or down at this small sandy cove, which is dramatic during Read More...

You will witness the breathtaking Mayan ruins of Tulum, which are perched atop dramatic limestone cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

It boasts a spectacular view from the edge of a 170 metre (580 foot) tall set of sea cliffs named Zuytdorp Cliffs, which stretch for 150 kilometres (93 miles).

The ancient Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple, dedicated to the sprits of the sea, is perched on steep cliffs which have formed where the land ends at the South East coast of the Island.

Samsara Cliff Hotel is an oceanfront boutique style hotel located on the cliffs of Negril set in 5 acres of lush tropical gardens with spectacular views of the sea and the famous sunset, which happens nightly right in front of the hotel.

Years ago, I pushed the idea of developing a reality - TV show, «Extremities,» on science at the edge of what's possible, sort of Mythbusters with a rotating cast that'd include biologists climbing cliffs in Greenland to study nesting falcons, the team I joined on the sea ice near the North Pole and — certainly — scientists driving around Oswego, N.Y., with portable Doppler radars to plumb the innards of storms that produce that region's astounding lake - effect snow, one result of which is depicted in this photo (NOAA):

And older climate models did not include dynamic ice sheet vulnerabilities — like high latent - heat ocean water coming into contact with the submerged faces of sea - fronting glaciers, the ability of surface melt water to break up glaciers by pooling into cracks and forcing them apart (hydrofracturing), or the innate rigidity and frailty of steep ice cliffs which render them susceptible to rapid toppling.

The break - up of ice shelves can also leave huge ice cliffs 1,000 m high towering over the ocean, which then collapse under their own weight, pushing up sea level even further.

Situated on the edge of a 230ft cliff, Holman House has floor - to - ceiling windows, which provide extensive views of the sea and the sky.