Sentences with phrase «towering cliff»

This towering cliff of rock is on the north west side of the Hinlopen Strait that separates the two biggest islands in the Svalbard archipelago.

The three structures include a house perched on a towering cliff, a Rococo - style hut, and a flying ship moored high in a tree, supported by a mast extending to the ground.

Home to a growing number of expat crowds and surf fanatics, Balian Beach draws in the cool crowds with its pounding surf, instagram - friendly dunes and knolls, and new boho cafes and bars popping up every other day — all of which just so happen to overlook the world - class waves from the towering cliff face above.

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

For those in search of a real challenge, test your stamina on the new Surf Coast Century course, a 100 - kilometre running trail taking in wild beaches, towering cliff and remote wilderness.

Accompanied by an experienced guide, you'll explore the last 55 kilometres (34 miles) of the trek, along towering cliff tops and past wave - washed beaches, with each night spent in premium, eco-luxury accommodation.

The Amalfi coast is home to some truly spectacular hiking trails that take the intrepid explorer across towering cliff tops, through dense woodland, national parks and up steep slopes.

Wales is home to some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in the UK, and the coast is no exception, with everything from sandy beaches to towering cliff tops.

Ocean tours of the Garden Island offer incredible views of Kauai's sapphire blue waters, towering cliff faces and lush valleys.

This beautiful coastal town sits perched on a towering cliff in its own mini bay within the larger Bay of Naples, and we spend seven nights here at the 4 - Star Hilton Sorrento Palace.

With their towering cliff faces, rugged rocky ledges and waterfalls that drop straight into the sea, the awe - inspiring Norwegian fjords really have to be seen to appreciate their beauty and majesty.

Butterfly Valley is a natural paradise, hidden between towering cliff faces and opening out onto a narrow bay.

The city's principle structure, El Castillo, is perched on a towering cliff with 360 - degree views of aquamarine waters and pristine beaches.

Sandwiched between towering cliffs and a dramatic coastline 50 kilometres north of Vancouver, the site is home to a small pilot plant where engineers are busy pulling CO2 out of the air so it can be stored or turned into a fuel that displaces conventional gasoline.

The towering cliffs are known as the «golden gates» of the park for their position to catch the rays of the setting sun in such a way as to glow as if from an inner radiance.

August 10: Fort Funston Hang Gliders The towering cliffs of Fort Funston and consistent winds make Fort Funston one of America's premier spots for hang gliding!

It enjoys a beautiful climate, white sandy beaches backed by coconut palms, colorful long - tailed boats, towering cliffs covered in lush vegetation, amazing nightlife, delicious street food, freshly caught seafood, and many activities -LSB-...]

The inclined drive is guiding you towards the stunning, towering cliffs that adorn the southern borders of Bali's most exquisite beaches.

Just 30 miles South of Monterey and 70 miles North of Morro Bay, you will find towering cliffs, stunning views, and magnificent, lofty redwoods that converge with the sea.

This side of Kauai is extremely wet, which results in muddy and slippery conditions along the edges of the towering cliffs.

The gorge road from Dong Van to Meo Vac is the stuff of biker yore, its towering cliffs looming high above and plummeting to the Nho Que River in the distance below.

Tucked away in the small town of Advocate Harbor is Cape d'Or, with a stunning 360 view of the Cape d'Or lighthouse and towering cliffs over the Atlantic.

However, on the North coast of the island, you'll find the dramatically huge and grand Na Pali coastline, a fantastic formation of towering cliffs looming over the ocean that is truly a wonder to see.

We veered north, skating around the pointy cape at the southernmost tip of Baker Island, then steered toward land, finally coming to a stop in a quiet cove surrounded by towering cliffs.

The village is famous for its huge towering cliffs painted by Monet.

Set in a verdant bowl, surrounded by towering cliffs, with the shimmering waters of the Albert Falls Dam in view, the Spa and its luxurious boutique hotel will capture your imagination and invite you to submit mind and body to a complete revitalisation process.

► The island of Gozo is spectacular with hidden caves, white sand beaches and towering cliffs.

The Jurassic Coast isn't a UNESCO World Heritage Site for nothing; the towering cliffs are home to some of the most important geology in the world, with early fossil discoveries from the region giving birth to geology as a science.

Spread out at the foot of towering cliffs, Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley resort occupies just 1 per cent of a private 7000 acre (28 square kilometre) conservation reserve, sited between two national parks in the World Heritage - listed Greater Blue Mountains.

Imagine your excursion takes you through the tallest trees in the world, exploring tide pools and miles of sandy beaches and towering cliffs... or an adventure filled with ocean kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, river rafting and horseback riding.

An extraordinarily beautiful tropical paradise gently embraces you and your beloved with a breathtaking rainbow spectrum of awe - inspiring beauty: pristine beaches, spectacular, towering cliffs descending to lush, green valleys, impressive canyons, panoramic...

The hilly limestone region is home to Bali's most scenic luxury villas and resorts, with facilities on towering cliffs, overlooking the Indian Ocean and magnificent sunsets.

Along the towering cliffs are weathered farmhouses, tiny towns, pastel coloured houses and tumbling waterfalls.

This 1927 historic landmark in Yosemite Valley has a stunning setting, surrounded by forest, waterfalls, and towering cliffs and just minutes from the trailheads to El Capitan and Half Dome.

Popular stops include Bells Beach for impressive swells from the ocean crashing against towering cliffs and Split Point Lighthouse on Aireys Inlet for gorgeous coastal views.

Explore the walled old town, check out the towering cliffs, and find your perfect spot for an afternoon snack of sardines or a cool drink by the sea.

Calitzdorp is ideal as a base for your Klein Karoo adventures; take the magnificent Swartberg pass to the hamlet of Prince Albert for lunch and return via the fabulous Meiringspoort pass, where for ten glorious kilometres a river meanders alongside the road surrounded by towering cliffs with distorted and misshapen rock faces.

Situated on the towering cliffs on the west coast of the Bukit peninsula.

Pass over bridges and along bamboo forests, cruise by towering cliffs, and spot fruit trees and brilliant native Hawaiian flowers as you take in the amazing scenery of the Hana Highway on your picturesque trip.

Day 1 — Starting in Cape Town, we hit the famous Cape Route 62, travelling through beautiful wine regions and alongside stunning towering cliffs, on the way to Victoria Bay where spectacular mountain ranges provide the perfect scenery for our first surf lesson.

After your pick up from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Cozumel, an air conditioned vehicle will bring you to the towering cliffs of Tulum, where a knowledgeable local guide provides a personal tour.

We travel to Melbourne through the Otway National Park, following the Great Ocean Road's towering cliffs and surf coast, winding your way through the seaside resort towns of Apollo Bay and Lorne, see the kangaroos on the Anglesea Golf Course and koalas in the Angahook Forest.

Close by you can see the spectacular sights of the Uluwatu Temple, the towering cliffs of the Bukit Peninsula and numerous other sacred haunts.

This year's route features the additional port call of Khasab (Oman), which boasts towering cliffs and deep blue waters.

A must visit feature on Fraser Island is the large towering cliffs of spectacular multicoloured sands sculptured by the wind into huge peaks.

The Cathedrals are towering cliffs of multicoloured sands sculptured by the wind into huge peaks.

Hell's Gate National Park, where you get to enjoy a walk on the wild side, is a gorgeous national park found in Naivasha, characterized by spectacular scenery including towering cliffs, water - gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub - clad volcanoes and intense geothermal activity within its boundaries, causing belching plumes of geothermal steam.

As you switch between Class II and III rapids, you will wind through deep valleys with cascading waterfalls and towering cliffs of prehistoric significance.

Port St John's town lies at the Mzimvubu river mouth and is surrounded by towering cliffs and unspoilt forests.

One of the biggest attractions here is the stunning Railay beach — it is surrounded by towering cliffs on all sides.