Sentences with phrase «white volcanic rock»

Carved into Cappadocia's white volcanic rock cliffs, Esbelli Evi is a boutique cave hotel with ten suites and four standard rooms.

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In 1987, the Vandendriessche family bored a 6,000 square foot cave into the volcanic hillside of White Rock Vineyards.

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.

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

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

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.

The jet black volcanic rocks beneath your feet as the white brilliance of waves crashes over the coastline forcing turquoise water up through the lava holes.

They also make all - natural paints from the local red, white and black volcanic rocks; they spin their works on a manual pottery wheel, shaping each piece with dried gourd shells and corncobs; and then dry their pottery alternately in the sun and in a wood - fired oven.

Next visit the Sumbay Caves, home to the rock art of the first humans that lived in the Peruvian highlands, before reaching the volcanic «White City» of Arequipa Andean Plains and Islands of Discovery (Arequipa — Lake Titicaca — Cusco) 2 nights / 2 days: With an evening departure from the Baroque city of Arequipa, you will head towards Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.

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

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.

Admire the dramatic black rocks and the contrasting white pumice while sailing along volcanic shores to Nea Kameni.

Day 3 — Striking out for a new camp on the east side of the island, our destination will likely be remarkably different as the geology of Isla Carmen alternates between red and gray volcanic flows and peaks, with lower lying layers of white sedimentary rocks.

These volcanic rock formations are home to a large variety of sea life, including white tip reef sharks, giant manta rays, eagle and devil rays, sea turtles, octopi, lion fish, moray eels and sea turtles.

The island is almost flat with colorful volcanic rocks covered in white sand and aquatic fossils.

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

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.

Average visibility is 30 ft. to 50 ft. with possibilities of up to 80 ft. Explore volcanic rock formations and swim among white tip sharks, giant schools of grunt, yellowtails, spotted eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, angel fish, octopus, sea horses, starfish, frog fish and many species of eels on a comfortable 34 - foot yacht.

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.

My compadres and I spent two to five hours on the water each day, paddling by cliffs where white trees (palos blancos) grew out of cracks in the volcanic rock, past valleys full of towering cordon cactus and sage - colored scrub, and around rocky headlands where birds perched on rocks and held out their wings, like a mother's welcoming arms, to let them dry in the sea breeze.

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.

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.

You will see volcanic rock formations, with various hard and soft corals, abundant marine life with schools of Snapper and Jacks, plus White Tip Reef Sharks, Angel Fish, Moorish Idols, Parrot Fish, Puffer Fish, Octopus, Eels, Crustaceans, Sea Turtles and in season the giant Manta Ray.

Glorious white sands meet volcanic rocks and blue - green waters topside, while coral gardens and a rich marine reserve meet divers under the surface.

The volcanic rock formations, juxtaposed with wildflowers, spindly trees, blue - white - black skies, a brief downpour, slick roads, campers, and gung - ho mountain bikers who wanted to know where we started our trip («Idaho Falls,» Eric said, and then paused, and corrected himself: «Boston!»)