Sentences with phrase «volcanic peaks»

Add in a towering volcanic peak, scenic hikes and colorful towns and villages, and you've got a new vacation destination ripe for exploration.

Its soft, sandy beaches with their inviting waters give way to unusual rock formations and dramatic volcanic peaks, just begging to be explored.

The rugged volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains are listed on the Queensland and National heritage registers as a landscape of national importance due to their cultural significance to the area's traditional Aboriginal owners, the Gubbi Gubbi people.

At 7,000 feet, and surrounded by volcanic peaks more than twice that high, the land undulates with often steep hills.

Guatemala is a surprisingly diverse country, with topographies ranging from black sand beaches on its Pacific coast to 30 + volcanic peaks in the central / western highlands to several beautiful lakes, equally beautiful rivers, a tropical Caribbean coast and dense jungles.

The southern Yasawas boasts rugged volcanic peaks with summits providing magnificent views over the surrounding islands and ocean.

Amed offers an outstanding level of beauty which is truly incredible with coconut groves leading up to the beautiful beaches and behind them you will see the mountains which are lined with jungle and tropical forests not to mention the rice paddy fields and the incredible volcanic peaks which stand behind them.

Depart the Amazon for Baños, a town surrounded by lush volcanic peaks.

Bali, Indonesia, «Island of Gods» is renowned for its spectacular and diverse natural scenery encompassing volcanic peaks, steeply terraced rice fields, vast sweeping tropical beaches, dense forests and lush gardens.

PHOTO GALLERY: Guatemala Highlights (see photos of Guatemala here) Guatemala is a surprisingly diverse country, with topographies ranging from black sand beaches on its Pacific coast to 30 + volcanic peaks in the central / western highlands to several beautiful lakes, equally beautiful rivers, a tropical Caribbean coast and dense jungles.

The famed Island of the Gods, with its varied landscape of hills and mountains, sandy beaches and rugged coastline, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic peaks all provide a picturesque backdrop to a deeply spiritual and unique culture.

Isla Carmen is a spectacular island with jagged volcanic peaks, gorgeous white sand beaches and turquoise water.

Two of the most rugged, remote and uncrowded wine regions in California stretch from the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean in Mendocino to the high desert - like volcanic peak Mount...

With the fabulous scenery typified by volcanic peaks along the coastline to crystal clear bays fringed by golden sand, Port Stephens is an idyllic coastal paradise and nirvana for eco-travellers.

Secluded coves, rainforests, waterfalls and quaint mountain villages, all set within a dramatic landscape of beaches, sugar and pineapple farms and bold volcanic peaks.

On the leeward side below Mauna Kea's 13,792 ft. volcanic peak, the hotel offers a majestic open - air design and is set on a bluff with views down onto what has been described as «probably the most classically perfect beach in Hawaii».

From ancient volcanic peaks, crystal - clear waterways, sub-tropical rainforests to beautiful waterfalls and natural swimming holes to laze away the afternoon, there's a peaceful calm you can't help but feel when you visit.

The Islands of Tahiti are either volcanic peaks ringed by coral reefs, or low - lying atolls made up of coral reefs.

Guest of La Iguana Perdida are able to learn to dive in a volcanic lake, swim or kayak, study Spanish with local teachers, hike to waterfalls, or scale volcanic peaks.

See Lagomar, the surreal cave - like house once owned by Omar Sharif, and visit shimmering white villages sprinkled beneath dark volcanic peaks.

Then, relax as your guide drives you into Lanzarote's striking interior, passing tranquil villages, craggy volcanic peaks and postcard - perfect bays.

The nearby nature reserve, the Parque Natural Cumbre Vieja, offers some stunning hikes across volcanic peaks, which offer panoramic views.

There's also a fascinating collection of mist - shrouded volcanic peaks to test the avid hiker.

Mount Rainier National Park — centered on a majestic, 14,000 - foot volcanic peak girded with dozens of glaciers — welcomes visitors with a vast array of outdoors activities, from easy strolls through subalpine meadows to two - week - long backcountry hikes on the Wonderland Trail and challenging climbs to the top of the highest mountain in the Cascades.

Tenerife, the island of the eternal spring, offers infinite charms, from a sparkling coastline to the cliffs of Los Gigantes and the misty volcanic peak of Teide.

Pick any street to stroll - you'll be wowed by sudden vistas of looming battlements, cold volcanic peaks and hills steeped in memory.

Known for its stunning diversity of flora and fauna, this national park is home to two volcanoes, the Rincon de la Vieja and the Santa Maria, as well as six different volcanic peaks, and thirty two rivers and streams.

Every verandah, door and window looks out across tiers of the rice terraces 150 meters below, to the Ayung River and the palm covered hills rising behind it to the distant volcanic peaks.

Quito — The historical capital of Ecuador and a UNESCO heritage site, this city sits amongst volcanic peaks, is 2850m above sea level and it's cobbled streets are filled with Spanish flair.

Along northeast Bali's exotic coast the village of Tembok is home to Spa Village Resort, surrounded by soaring volcanic peaks and black sand.

With its two towering volcanic peaks rising dramatically from the lake, Ometepe is a spectacular sight to behold, blessed with pristine white sand beaches and lush rainforest, which are home to an array of wildlife and ripe for adventure.

Bali: Spa Village Tembok This secluded luxury spa in beautiful Bali blends exquisitely into the island's natural landscape of lush vegetation, spectacular volcanic peaks, and a unique black - sand beach.

The elegant living areas and bedroom suites scattered among the multiple pavilions of this glorious estate enjoy majestic views; beyond manicured lawns dappled with palms, lotus ponds and sparkling swimming pools, an emerald sea of rice terraces rolls towards the Indian Ocean a few kilometers south, and northwards towards Bali's dramatic volcanic peaks shimmering on the horizon.

If you're looking for hiking there are hundreds of little volcanic peaks to choose from, including Monuriki, which you might recognise from the film Castaway, and Waya's sheer balsatic peaks.

During a guided kayaking excursion, watch for brown pelicans and blue - footed boobies while savoring views of the island's sloping volcanic peak.

Gaze at the marvel of Morro Rock, an extinct volcanic peak that rises 576 feet above the bay.

The rugged coastlines rise up to vaulting volcanic peaks that make the soil as fertile as anywhere in Fiji.

Two ebony volcanic peaks tower over a treasured blue - green lagoon in this island of pure earthly perfection.

The logic behind this nickname becomes clear as soon as you venture down the Pan-American Highway, where you'll find yourself between parallel rows of massive volcanic peaks.

Camp on the Caribbean - like beaches of Coronados Island, with time to relax, explore the sandy beaches, snorkel with the tropical fish, or hike the amazing volcanic peak!

The most famous volcanic peak is Hohentwiel.

Amongst its draws: it is English - speaking, with nonstop flights from North America; the island is gorgeous, with rainforest - carpeted volcanic peaks; the food, chocolate, and rum are delicious, And here's the point of this story: one of Saint Lucia's greatest appeals is its luxury hotels, perched in amidst mountains and beach.

Set between two arresting volcanic peaks, Jalousie Beach is a treasure on St. Lucia's east coast.

Enjoy this exotic island, made from volcanic soil, clean waters, wide beaches, local wildlife and archaeological sites, under the twin volcanic peaks, rising up from Lago de Nicaragua

Sheltered swimming coves, subtropical palm forests, freshwater creeks, rugged sea cliffs and volcanic peaks create the scenic backdrop for this walk that engages and highlights Lord Howe Island's natural beauty.

Hiking is another of the main attractions here, with some excellent trails in the nearby canyon of Las Angustias, as well as inland amid the stunning volcanic peaks of the Caldera de Taburiente national park and the Cumbre Vieja nature reserve.

Volcanic peaks divide the patchworked landscape into a series of valleys that spill into the sea.