Sentences with phrase «volcanic rock beaches»

The surrounding verdant mountains are lined by a range of public and private white sand and volcanic rock beaches.

Not exact matches

The sports which have attracted and very likely will continue to attract men and women to Hawaii are those which fit intimately into the original geographic plan of water, rock, beach, rain forest, moor and volcanic crater.

By FRED PEARCE Volcanic rocks in mid-Atlantic, coral atolls, white - beached Caribbean tourist traps, Pacific islands so remote that even the Polynesians have abandoned them — the leftovers of the British empire are a curious mixture of the military and the forgotten.

There are over 150 beaches on the island ranging from fine, white sand to black volcanic rock from volcanic activity ranging back thousands of years.

This long stretch of fine white sand surrounded by volcanic rocks is a staple for locals who want to escape the hustle of the city for a few days of seclusion and beach camping.

The black sands of the beach — black due to the colour of the volcanic rock from which they are formed — lay virtually deserted for miles apart from the occasional local fisherman, or surfer enjoying uncrowded waves.

Neruda gave the minuscule town the name «Black Island,» inspired by the many volcanic - like rocks that speckle its beaches.

There are volcanic rocks on east coast beaches.

Black Rock, a volcanic outcropping that provides excellent snorkeling, is near the north end of Kaanapali Beach by the Sheraton.

Isla Bartolomé Walk to the top of Bartolomé's volcanic cone for a stunning view of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding white sand beaches.

Wailea includes five main beaches of soft sand bordered with outcroppings of volcanic rock.

From beaches to snow, thick rain forest to untouched volcanic rock fields, Kona coffee farms to pineapple and macadamia nut plantations, you haven't experienced Hawaii until you've visited the actual Island of Hawaii.

Scenic Highlights: One night on Santa Cruz, three nights cruising through the Galápagos National Park aboard the Xavier, visit to see the giant tortoises, watching three species of boobies and two species of frigatebirds nesting together at Punta Pitt, snorkelling with rays and sea turtles in the shadow of Kicker Rock, witnessing the towering volcanic cliffs and the dark - sand beaches of Santiago island.

On King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Resort lies a reconstructed temple surrounded by dark volcanic rocks that edge the water.

The beaches here are a combination of mesmerizing white sand and scattered volcanic rock outcroppings including rocky coves.

Haystack Rock and the Needles are volcanic rock formations located approximately midway on the nearly four - mile stetch of Cannon BeRock and the Needles are volcanic rock formations located approximately midway on the nearly four - mile stetch of Cannon Berock formations located approximately midway on the nearly four - mile stetch of Cannon Beach.

In Cannon Beach, you'll find nearly four miles of smooth beach punctuated by dramatic volcanic rock formations, plus some lovely inns and restaurants — for dinner, try Gower Street Bistro (1116 S. Hemlock Street; 503-436-2729; www.gowerstbistro.com), serving creatively prepared seafood and exquisite cheese and charcuterie plBeach, you'll find nearly four miles of smooth beach punctuated by dramatic volcanic rock formations, plus some lovely inns and restaurants — for dinner, try Gower Street Bistro (1116 S. Hemlock Street; 503-436-2729; www.gowerstbistro.com), serving creatively prepared seafood and exquisite cheese and charcuterie plbeach punctuated by dramatic volcanic rock formations, plus some lovely inns and restaurants — for dinner, try Gower Street Bistro (1116 S. Hemlock Street; 503-436-2729; www.gowerstbistro.com), serving creatively prepared seafood and exquisite cheese and charcuterie plates.

Foamy white waves create a striking contrast as they collide with dark volcanic rock at Blackstone Beach; at Andicuri Beach, the turquoise water attracts daring body surfers between jagged cliffs; and Boca Ketu, near the park's famous Conchi natural pool, is a secluded spot with powdery sand to sit on while you admire the island's natural wonders in pure solitude.

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Boasting of lush forests, beaches of different colors, volcanic landscapes, marine life, rock formations, ancient towns, stunning architecture and rich history, the Canary Island is obviously frequently visited because of these reasons.

All of this is fronted by 1.5 miles of stunning beaches and gentle volcanic rock outcroppings.

Home to bungalows perched atop glowing and tranquil turquoise waters with views of majestic peaks of dark volcanic rock or seemingly endless stretches of pristine white sand beaches

Tortuga Bay has a gigantic, perfectly preserved beach that is forbidden to swimmers and is preserved for the wildlife where many marine iguanas, galapagos crabs and birds are seen dotted along the volcanic rocks.

Güigüi is a clothing optional secluded beach on the Western coast of the island, hidden away at the bottom of a large ravine, and divided by rocks into two bays with dark sand and volcanic rocks.

If you are staying at Koh Mak Resort or Cococape then you'll have Koh Kham, with it's small white sand beach and black volcanic rocks, about 1 km away and the smaller island of Koh Pee also lies within easy reach.

The resort restaurant and infinity pool look out over the private white sand beach, dotted with some black volcanic rocks which lies only metres away.

The Red Beach is the most spectacular - looking, with a huge piece of rugged red rock towering over the narrow strip of volcanic sand.

The coast is full of diversity: from sandy beaches and dunes on the east coast of the island formed by sand brought from the Sahara desert, to the hidden villages surrounded by volcanic rocks and black sand beaches on the west coast.

This Caribbean beach villa has a pool in black volcanic rock surrounded by extensive hardwood decking.

Sea around Corralejo has intensely blue colours, and apart from sandy beaches there are also some volcanic rocks and beaches made of volcanic lava which adorn the coastline.

Raida is a small island with red volcanic rocks srurrounding a beautiful red sand beach where there is a colony of sea lions and a pelican nesting site.

Fluffy white - sand beaches, volcanic - rock coasts, mangrove forests, and dense rainforests are contained within the island's shores, which are hugged by the world's second - largest barrier reef.

Winner of the «Bandera Azul» or «Blue Flag», a prize given to beaches that demonstrate high environmental standards and excellent safety facilities, Playa Hermosa lies seven kilometers north of Playas del Coco, a two - kilometer long grey sand beach, encircled by tropical forests and ridges of volcanic rock.

We passed towering volcanic peaks, sculptured rock formations, miles of unexplored beaches, and forests of giant cardon cactus.

This intimate hideaway on an exclusive privately owned Fijian island paradise boasts tropical rainforest, white sand beaches, and volcanic rock rising from crystal clear waters with fringing coral reefs.

In Santa Teresa, you will find a variety of beach breaks, point breaks and volcanic rock reefs suitable for the advanced surfers.

Our final campsite was at Arroyo Verde, a white sand beach enclosed by steep walls of green volcanic rock.

With their pristine white sand beaches and crystal - clear waters, the Miyako Islands are famous scuba diving destinations, boasting spectacular underwater rock formations resulting from volcanic activity, colossal Ryūkyū limestone arches, underwater caves and grottoes, as well as abundant coral and sea life.

Nearly a mile long, the gray sands of Hermosa Beach area surrounded by volcanic rocks and a tropical forest as well as the blue waters of the Pacific.

Located right in front of Willy's Beach Club Hotel, after which it's named, Willy's Rock is a strangely shaped volcanic rock formation that became something of a landmark on Boracay IslRock is a strangely shaped volcanic rock formation that became something of a landmark on Boracay Islrock formation that became something of a landmark on Boracay Island.

Güigüi beach is hidden away at the bottom of a large ravine, and divided by rocks into two bays with dark sand and volcanic rocks.

Jagged volcanic rock spills into the sea to create a dramatic contrast with the brown sand, red rocks and crushed shells that make up the variety of different beaches along the way.

Palawan's charm, although difficult to penetrate with thick jungle mountains and strikingly sharp limestone rock faces, boasts of ecotourism sites such as: El Nido and its towering marble cliffs and white sand beaches; the Underground River in Puerto Princesa where tourists can take a boat trip under limestone cliffs and sepulchral chambers along a subterranean river; Cayangan Lake in Coron, a hidden lagoon where you scramble uphill to a dazzling volcanic lake; and the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park.

In Santa Teresa, there are a variety of beach breaks, point breaks and volcanic rock reefs suitable for the advanced surfers.

When you arrive at the bay, you won't see any sand — instead the beach is made up of large volcanic rocks which you can lie your towel on and sunbathe.

At low tide take a walk along the beach between Wye River and Separation Creek to see some incredible rock formations created from ancient volcanic activity and find a private sandy beach to have all to yourself.

You will certainly take this beach with you in your memories... it has expansive ocean views and wonderful little tide pools in the black volcanic rock formations on the shore, tree - lined trails leading to and from the beach connect partly to the Wild Pacific Trail.

Calhetha town on Madeira Island features a manufactured coastal beach, where the dark volcanic rocks have been replaced with golden sand.

Or take a short flight over to the Big Island and spend a day on Punaluʻu black sand beach created by crushed volcanic rock.