Like caves, waterfalls and mountains, sea cliffs and slopes are other dramatic landscape features highly appreciated by nature lovers. Found on the edges of land or the coast, these high, steep rocky formations, which can reach heights of a thousand feet and more, are perhaps the most beautiful parts of the sea, offering magnificent and awe-inspiring coastal scenery sure to delight.
The sea cliffs also serve as a perfect nesting habitat for around 4,000 birds, including auks, cormorants, fulmars, kittiwakes and guillemots. If you wish to appear in a place ideal for relaxation and meditation and to adore the sounds of huge waves crashing against the rocks below, then planning a trip to a place blessed with spectacularly beautiful sea cliffs is a must.
White Cliffs of Dover
‘There is a cliff, whose high and bending head looks fearfully on the confined deep: Bring me to the very brim of it…’ This is a quote from famous ‘King Lear’ written by Shakespeare, introducing the fascinating White Cliffs of Dover — an official icon of Britain and a symbol of peace, hope and freedom for centuries. One of the most impressive and dramatic natural features, separating England from France; the towering White Cliffs of Dover stretch around 16 kilometers along the coast and reach up to 300 feet in height, facing France across the narrowest part of the English Channel.
The cliffs were formed in the Mesozoic Era, some 136 million years ago and are essentially marine in origin, comprising mainly upper, middle and lower chalk, i.e white, soft pure limestone of countless shells. With tenth of thousands of visitors annually, they are one of England’s most recognizable landmarks that never fail to amaze. Take one of the dramatic cliff top walks and enjoy the unrivaled views of the English Channel and the French coast, creating memories of a lifetime.
Etretat
A place of inspiration for artists (Monet, Corot, Boudin, Massanet) and other important people (Michelet, Coty, J. Bonaparte), Etretat is an exceptional natural site in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy that has become an increasing fashionable vacation destination for families and romantic couples. This is a very picturesque town with a lot of restaurants, souvenir shops, hotels and even a casino, but what draws the attention of thousands of travelers, is no doubt, its 70 meter picture postcard white cliffs and the arches and tunnels in the cliffs, jutting out to sea. The two large arch formations on the southwest side of the beach and another large arch on the northeast side of the beach add to the splendor and beauty of Etretat.
If you fancy something truly different and can afford it, head to this dreamscape paradise to experience its scenic beauty beyond imagination. This is a place to be seen to be believed.
Kalaupapa Cliffs
Kalaupapa is one of the most remote and inaccessible locations on Molokai (a Hawaiian island), surrounded on three sides by high sea cliffs – the tallest in the world, rising 3,300 feet above the pounding waves. Blessed with verdant beauty, majestic amphitheater valleys and spectacular waterfalls, including the famous Kahiwa Falls (1,270ft), Kalaupapa Cliffs are truly unique treasure of the still undeveloped island of Molokai. The peninsula is accessible only by sea, by air or via trail from ‘top side’ Molokai, where you will experience the utmost in terms of beauty and adventures.