5 Unusual Beaches: The Nature and History Behind the View
An unusual beach often has a story hidden in its colour or shape. Dark sand can point to volcanic rock; a brief blue glow can come from livi...
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Colourful water, unusual rock formations and seasonal displays are more interesting when you understand their setting. Explore the stories behind remarkable landscapes and the conditions that can change what a visitor sees.
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An unusual beach often has a story hidden in its colour or shape. Dark sand can point to volcanic rock; a brief blue glow can come from livi...
Some landscapes make you stop because they seem to break the usual rules: trees with umbrella-shaped crowns, a forest standing in water or a...
A great view can be the centrepiece of a day: a canyon opening beyond the rim, a harbour gradually lighting up or steep mountains rising fro...
Some natural places are famous for a particular moment: a beach glowing blue, a lake appearing pink or a pool of water tucked between pale d...
A landscape can look almost impossible at first glance: a blue pool edged with orange, white terraces holding water or columns of stone fitt...