Places with the best views of the ocean

If you have never seen the ocean, the upcoming holiday season - the best time to catch up. In our collection we show motivating place with the best ocean views and tell you about how to get there.

National Park Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii

To get to the National Park Kalaupapa, you have to overcome several kilometers along a steep trail almost - it's the only way to be protected by high cliffs in the town, where in the XIX century, the rocks were a natural barrier to the leprosarium is here. Although the settlement was closed in 1969, some residents prefer to stay here until now. Note that the park is closed on Sundays, and it must obtain a special permit to enter.

Cape Leeuwin, Australia

In Australia, where the Indian Ocean collides with Luwin Cape, is one of the busiest and most treacherous shipping lanes in the world. In the summer you can enjoy views of the vast waters, in winter it is possible to feel the full force of the ocean crashing on the Cape. Regular tours of the lighthouse stand on a promontory pass every day. In the winter, during the period from July to December, here you can even see whales.

Ledge Latrabjarg, Iceland

In Vestfords, the most distant point of Iceland, is located one of the largest in the world of rocks, where the birds live (here lives a colony of razorbills). Located at the westernmost point of Europe has Latrabjarg ledge 500 meters in height and spread of about ten kilometers along the coast. With him come off the best angles to the desert white beaches and distant glaciers. Until Latrabjarg easily reached by car. This place is 37 km from the village Patreksfjörður, driving on the highway 612.

Cliff St. Johns Island Hoy, Scotland

At the northern tip of the island of Hoy, in the group of the Orkney Islands, is the highest cliff in the UK. Climbing it is a matter of fairly easy, but for the less daring tourists an excellent overview of the ocean provide local ferry, which cruises several times a day. The best time to look at the rock - a summer evening, when the sun paints it in a bright red color.

Finca Son Marroig, Mallorca, Spain

Tired of the Viennese court life and love with the scenery manor Son Marroig, located on the north coast of Mallorca, the Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria bought property here. Today here can get every tourist, and to behold the best scenery on the peninsula ask permission to go to the museum worker cape Na Foradada.

Mirador Escenico, San Carlos, Mexico

This picturesque beach, located four miles from San Carlos, gives spectacular views of the Gulf of California and the volcanic hill protruding from the sea, and also gives admire the secluded coves and Playa Piedras. You can also see dolphins living nearby, pelicans and whales. The best option to explore the Gulf of California (Sea of ​​Cortez) - rent a kayak or fishing boat in San Carlos. Better weather for sailing and fishing comes from November to May.

Sur to Aija, Oman

In the city of Sur, located in the north-east coast of Oman, you can consider Cape Ai or village in which many small houses scattered pastel colors. There is also a marina, where many old-fashioned sailing ships moored. Sur is about 130 kilometers along the coast from Muscat. Best view opens here during high tide.