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One of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet is when mountain ranges meet the ocean. Beaches around the world sometimes boast cliffs behind or beside them, creating a beautiful, impressive, and emotionally evocative setting for visitors. Pictured is Shipwreck Beach on the island of Zakynthos in southwestern Greece, a beach that has captivated countless travelers.
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Located between Del Mar and La Jolla in San Diego, Torrey Pines State Beach boasts towering limestone cliffs over 100 meters high. With its powerful waves, it's a popular spot for surfers and paragliders.
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Australia's most beautiful beach is located along the Great Ocean Road and is particularly notable for the "Twelve Apostles," limestone cliffs jutting out into the ocean, formed by millions of years of erosion. It only takes 86 steps to reach the beach from the top of the cliffs and immerse yourself in the magnificent natural scenery.
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Na Pali Beach, on the north coast of Kauai (Hawaii, USA), is quite secluded and surrounded by emerald green and orange rock formations. Visitors can experience this pristine beach by kayaking along the shore or following the 11-mile Kalalau Trail, one of the most challenging trekking routes in the United States.
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Playa del Amor, or Lover's Beach, is one of the iconic landmarks in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) and is also famous for its rugged cliffs rising right up to the shoreline.
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The beaches of Big Sur bear a resemblance to many sun-drenched beaches in Southern California, and of course, they possess a wild and irresistible beauty. Most visitors enjoy the scenery while driving along Route 1, and those who wish can take the time to stop and walk down to the water's edge between the sheer cliffs.
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Often named among the world's most stunning beaches, Barbados' Crane Beach is shaped like a palm leaf nestled against a cliff. The resort atop the beach offers breathtaking views of the ocean and the crashing white waves.
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In New Zealand, where beaches evoke a range of indescribable emotions, Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel Peninsula is one of the top tourist attractions. The narrow coves are perfect for swimming and can only be reached by boat or on foot, but the journey is well worth it after a long time, allowing you to immerse yourself in the fresh, tranquil natural surroundings.
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While SoCal Beach lacks towering cliffs, its long stretch of sand at the foot of the La Jolla Mountains is a signature feature of San Diego. The vibrant carpets of flowers adorning this already natural setting make SoCal a popular weekend getaway.
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One of the most beautiful and famous cliffs in the world is the Etretat in Normandy, France. Visitors come here not only to swim but also to admire the masterpiece that Mother Nature has bestowed upon humankind.
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Portugal's Algarve coast is famous for its cliffside beaches, and the best one is easily found in Lagos. Visitors can enjoy themselves and relax on a 2.5-mile stretch of beach with brilliant golden sand.
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Thailand also features on the list of beautiful beaches with adjacent cliffs at Railay Beach, Krabi in the southern part of the country. This enchanting beach can only be reached by boat due to the high limestone cliffs surrounding it and the lack of a safe access route.
