The most beautiful cliffs of Europe

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The most beautiful cliffs of Europe
Inserted: 26.06.2019
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Europe, thanks to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, offers not only one of the most beautiful sea bathing in the world, but also the rugged coastline and some of the most beautiful cliffs in the world. Come and see the most beautiful cliffs Europe has to offer

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Santorini caldera

One of Europe's most amazing cliffs

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| Altitude: 341 m / 1 119 ft

One of the greatest attractions of Santorini is the huge caldera, which was created after the ancient volcano eruption. Thus, one of the most spectacular cliffs of Europe was created from its edge. The most famous view of it is around Fira and Imerovigli. The height of the cliff is over 350 meters continue reading

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Capu Rossu

The most beautiful peninsula of Corsica

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| Altitude: 331 m / 1 086 ft

Not far from the town of Piana you can hike to the amazing Peninsula Capu Rossu. The rock cliff is 331 meters high and at its top is the Genoese watchtower – Turghiu. The view on all sides is absolutely breathtaking continue reading

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Cliffs of Moher

The most massive cliffs of Ireland

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| Altitude: 170 m / 558 ft

Cliffs of Moher, two hundred meters high cliffs, are among the most beautiful coastal passages in Europe. The beautiful scenery is complemented by the O'Brien turret and the mighty rocking needle that hovers from the ocean – The Stack continue reading

4.
Plakaki Rocks

The most beautiful rocks in Zakynthos

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| Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

If you take a narrow winding road from Agalas, you get to a place called Plakaki. From the viewpoints on both sides, you can enjoy the splendid cliff and rocky pyramids sticking out of the sea. In addition, you can descend down the staircase right to the sea and enjoy the beautiful landscapes continue reading

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Los Gigantes cliffs

The largest cliffs of the Canary Islands

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| Altitude: 443 m / 1 453 ft

One of the great attractions of Tenerife are more than 500 meters high cliffs of Los Gigantes – Giants. The most famous views of the cliff are directly from the same name city. However, you can also go on a great hike through these beautiful cliffs. continue reading

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Cliffs on Sao Lourenco Peninsula

The most beautiful cliffs of Madeira

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| Altitude: 8 m / 26 ft

The peninsula of Sao Lourenco is a little different from the rest of Madeira, relatively dry and full of colorful cliffs. The dramatic and multicolored cliffs are among the most beautiful you can find in Europe continue reading

7.
Cliffs at Praia da Ursa

God's Cliffs

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| Altitude: 24 m / 79 ft

Just off the westernmost point of mainland Europe – the Cabo de Roca Cape, is one of the most interesting beaches in the world at all – Praia da Ursa. It is famous mainly due to the amazing rock formations that come out of the sea. continue reading

8.
Seven Sisters cliffs

The most famous cliffs in England

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| Altitude: 8 m / 26 ft

The white-high towering rocks are mostly the first to welcome visitors to the British Isles coming from the European continent through the English Channel. On a clear day, the white color of the cliffs shines into the distance and, in bad weather, is covered in fog where they become invisible. A walk on the top of these cliffs from Eastbourne to Birling Gap is an easy 4-kilometer fun afternoon with lots of breathtaking distant and deep views. It is an ideal 1-day trip from London continue reading

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Cliffs at Bonifacio

The most beautiful cliffs of Corsica

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| Altitude: 28 m / 92 ft

The ancient city of Bonifacio is renowned for its snow-white cliffs. You can see them from adjacent prospects or from the popular cruise along the city. continue reading

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Durdle Door

Famous rock arch on the Jurassic Coast

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Perhaps the most beautiful part of the English coast are snowy white cliffs near Lulworth town. The most famous rock formation there is a huge rock window Durdle Door. continue reading

11.
Golden cliff in Westbay

Monumental cliff above the beautiful beach

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Westbay boasts with a small picturesque harbor, beautiful beach, but also with a huge golden-colored cliff called the East Cliff. continue reading

12.
Slieve League

Europe's highest cliffs

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| Altitude: 407 m / 1 335 ft

At the western tip of Donegal you will find Europe's highest cliffs named after its highest point, the Slieve League. They reach a height of 601 m.n.m., which makes them 3 times higher than their well-known Cliff of Moher. If you have enough strength, time and luck on the weather, you can boldly walk along their edge by walking up from the prospect to the very top of the cliffs. Alternatively, enjoy the view of the cliffs from Bunglass Point. continue reading

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Cretaceous cliffs of Møns Klint

Even in Denmark you can find a picturesque landscape

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| Altitude: 128 m / 420 ft

Møns Klint is over 6 km long coastal cliff formed by chalk. It is located in the east of the Danish island of Møn. The highest point of the cliff, Dronningestolen, reaches a height of 128 meters above sea level. Starting point – Geocenter Møns Klint Museum. The cliffs are followed by another attraction, the aristocratic residence of Liselund Slot with a romantically composed English park. continue reading

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