The southernmost of the Western Fjord counties, Rogaland is also home to many beautiful beaches and islands. Of the area’s fjords, Lysefjord is the most famous, its 25 magnificent miles marked by narrow passages along steep vertical drops. Preikestolen, Rogaland’s most visited attraction, is a breathtaking cliff nearly 2,000 feet above the water. Kjeragbolten, a huge boulder wedged in a mountain crevasse, is another Lysefjord highlight. Cruises begin at Stavenger, the area’s biggest town.
At Sicily’s northeast tip, Messina is the first city being kicked by mainland Italy’s boot, just three miles across the Strait of Messina. It's a main port of entry for visitors via hydrofoils and ferries. Trains board the ferry, too, before continuing service. The 12th-century Norman cathedral, rebuilt after a 1908 earthquake destroyed it and much of the town, is the most famous attraction.
Santa Cruz das Flores (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tɐ ˈkɾuʒ ðɐʃ ˈfloɾɨʃ]) is a municipality situated in the north half of the island of Flores, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Situated in the sparsely populated Western Group, the population in 2011 was 2,289 inhabitants in an area that covers approximately 70.91 square kilometres (27.38 sq mi), bordering the southern municipality of Lajes das Flores.
Visiting Taipei? Don't limit your sightseeing to the city center. Also known as New Taipei City, Xinbei covers more than 2000 square kilometers of Taiwan, including coastlines, hot springs, temples, historic landmarks and more. At Yeliu Coast, strange and fascinating rock formations rise from the rocky coastline. The Lin Ben-Yuan Family Abode and Garden is a tranquil place featuring graceful Chinese landscaping.
Discover the best top things to do in Berrien County, United States including Whirlpool Compass Fountain, The Olive Cart, Harbert Antique Mall, Vineyards Gourmet, Silver Beach County Park, St. Joseph Lighthouses, Journeyman Distillery, St. Julian Winery & Distillery, Box Factory for the Arts, Hickory Creek Winery.
Discover the best top things to do in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan including Lighthouse Ruins, Higashi Hennazaki Lighthouse, Cape Hirakubozaki, Uganzaki Lighthouse, Cape Zanpa Lighthouse, Kannonzaki Lighthouse, Irizaki Lighthouse, Hatomajima Lighthouse, Agarisaki Lighthouse, Sedake Lighthouse Observation Deck.
Discover the best top things to do in Buenavista del Norte, Spain including Plaza de los Remedios, Le Belvedere Altos de Baracan, Mirador de Don Pompeyo, Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de los Remedios, Faro de Buenavista.
Löderup is a locality situated in Ystad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 550 inhabitants in 2010.
Discover the best top things to do in Caldera, Chile including Orbicular Granite Nature Sanctuary, Iglesia de San Vicente de Paul, Centro Cultural Estacion Caldera, Faro de Punta Caldera, Zoologico de Piedra.
Valdivia (Spanish pronunciation: [balˈdiβja]) is a city and commune in southern Chile, administered by the Municipality of Valdivia. The city is named after its founder Pedro de Valdivia and is located at the confluence of the Calle-Calle, Valdivia, and Cau-Cau Rivers, approximately 15 km (9 mi) east of the coastal towns of Corral and Niebla. Since October 2007, Valdivia has been the capital of Los Ríos Region and is also the capital of Valdivia Province. The national census of 2002 recorded the commune of Valdivia as having 140,559 inhabitants (Valdivianos), of whom 127,750 were living in the city. The main economic activities of Valdivia include tourism, wood pulp manufacturing, forestry, metallurgy, and beer production. The city is also the home of the Austral University of Chile, founded in 1954 and the Centro de Estudios Científicos.
Discover the best top things to do in Harkers Island, United States including Cape Lookout National Seashore, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, Shackleford Banks, Harkers Island Visitor Center.
St. Brelade, in the Jersey Islands, is home to several beautiful bays with golden sands. St. Brelade Bay is a great place for an active beach day—beachgoers enjoy canoeing, banana boat rides, trampolines and kayaking. Visit the Fisherman’s Chapel to see the perquage, a path from the chapel to the sea. Ancient law allowed a criminal to seek sanctuary in the chapel for eight days. On the ninth, he had to surrender or walk down the path to board a boat, which would carry him into permanent exile from the island.
Cudillero (Asturian: Cuideiru) is a small village and municipality in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. These days, Cudillero's main economic activities are related to tourism, but it is also known for its fishing ships. A legend says that it was founded by the Vikings. People from Cudillero speak Spanish and a dialect called Pixueto. Its capital is Cudillero.
Discover the best top things to do in Miramichi, Canada including Wilson's Point, W.S. Loggie Cultural Centre, MacDonald Farm Provincial Heritage Place, Oak Point Range Front Lighthouse, Grant Beach Range Lighthouses.
Go fly a kite in Warnemünde! The breeze off the Baltic Sea is frequently strong enough, and the local shops sell colorfully decorated kites for you to fly. The wide beach at the mouth of the river Warnow invites sunbathers, while the sea is ideal for sailing or an afternoon cruise in a hired boat. For the best panoramic views, the lighthouse is the place to visit.
Discover the best top things to do in Ballina, Australia including Ballina Visitor Information Centre, Thursday Plantation Visitors Centre, Lighthouse Beach, Ballina Historic Waterfront Trail, Big Prawn, Richmond River Lighthouse.
Discover the best top things to do in Pomerania Province, Poland including Pelplin Trails, Stocznia Cesarska, Dawne Osiedle Rybackie, Mariacka Street (ulica Mariacka), Sacred Heart Church, Ustka Lighthouse, Motlawa Channel Fortifications, Market Square in Chojnice, Mennonite Cemetery, Dlugi Targ Square.
Tribal Terenife still shows influence from the aboriginal Gaunches people. Visitors clamber to conquer Mount Teide (Spain’s tallest peak) and to stretch out on the sands of Los Gigantes. Squawk hello to the playful parrots of Loro Park, or brave the petrifying drive to beautiful Masca Valley. For a true taste of Terenife, sample fresh farmhouse cheese and local bananas. A piece of delicate calado canario lace makes a special souvenir.
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