Amazing balancing rocks. The most picturesque rocks and cliffs in the sea

And just a breathtaking view of the sea below ... This is rock climbing. Rather, this leisure, during which you climb the steep cliffs above the sea.

Many people love rocks - for their beauty, atmosphere. But there are also extreme sportsmen who can only climb steep cliffs. So, for everyone - we tell you which ones are Not just beautiful, but impressive, exciting! We describe the most beautiful rocks , as their height decreases.

Rock Old Harry

Surprisingly, it was these rocks that created Great Britain its "pseudonym" - Albion. The fact is that the color of the rocks is white. They are located, as is already clear, in England, on the coast of Dorset. The surf erodes the chalk cliffs of Old Harry, so you can’t get to them from the shore, as, for example, many travelers did several centuries ago.

Rock Koh Tapu

Located in Thailand. At 40 meters from it is the island of the same name. Koh Tapu consists of limestone rocks. The height of the cliff reaches 20 meters! It is four meters in diameter near the water, and eight meters at the top! It is this unique shape that makes Koh Tapu one of the most famous in the world.

Rock Koh Tapu

According to scientists, once at the place where the Koh Tapu rock is now located, there was barrier reef. As time went on, the ocean receded, and then the wind and water set to work. They whittled down the rock, and it turned out to be a pretty rock.

Rock Sail

The rock got its name because it resembles a quadrangular sail in shape. It is located in Krasnodar Territory right on the Black Sea coast. It is "made" of sandstone, which is separated by a dip from the main massif. The thickness of the sea cliff is more than a meter, the length is about 25 meters, and the height is more than 25 meters. It is interesting that the Sail rock protrudes into the sea perpendicular to the shore by more than three quarters!

Rock Sail

No less striking is the hole, which is located in the rock at a height of approximately 2.5 meters. Its origin is still a mystery! According to local legends and tales, it was pierced during the Caucasian War by mountain artillery arrows. But this version official science is refuted.

Rock Old Man Hoi

This miracle of nature is located in Scotland, on the Orkney Islands. The height of this "beauty" reaches 137 meters! It is not surprising that this sea ​​rock visited by a large number of tourists.

Rock Old Man Hoi

It is located on a basalt pedestal and consists of red sandstone. Rock Old Hoi has a long history that goes back four centuries! Although there are amateur researchers who claim that she is as old as Stonehenge.

Rocks Twelve Apostles

Near Australia, in the area of ​​Port Campbell National Park, there are amazing rocks that have been given the name "The Twelve Apostles". It is curious that in fact, there are only eight rocky peaks ... Until 2005 there were nine of them, but that year in the summer one of the rocks collapsed.

Rocks Twelve Apostles

Height of the high peak reaches 45 meters. But the cliffs on the shore are even higher - up to 70 meters! It is also interesting that depending on the time of day, the rocks of the Twelve Apostles change their shade.

Rock Balls Pyramids

Bols Pyramid is not just a rock, but the highest volcanic cliff on our planet! Is it unique creation nature in the ocean between Australia and New Zealand. At the base, the area of ​​​​the rock reaches 200 square meters. meters, and the height - as much as 562 meters! But, unfortunately, it is impossible to climb to the top of the Bols Pyramids - it was locked and was published back in 1986. Because of this, and also because there are not all the benefits of civilization in the form of restaurants, bars, shops, hotels, tourists practically do not arrive here, they sail.

Rock Balls Pyramids

By the way, before climbing the rock was banned, several people managed to conquer its top. They are all alive and well...

10 most beautiful cliffs on the planet, protruding from the sea.

1. Dun Briste, Ireland.
Dun Briste- amazing rock, protruding 50 meters above the sea. It is located east of Ballycastle, Ireland. This place is very popular with ornithologists, as it is convenient to observe all kinds of birds visiting this area from here.

2. Sail Rock, Crimea.
Sail Rock is the only sandstone monolith standing alone along the Black Sea coast. In its shape, this rock resembles the outlines of a sail. The most amazing thing about this rock is its proportions. It is only 1 meter thick, but as much as 25 meters high.

3. Old Hoy, Scotland, UK.
Old Man Hoy is a 137-meter cliff towering over the island of Hoy in Scotland. This rock is about 400 years old.

4. Risin og Kellingin, Faroe Islands.
These two rocks are north coast Faroe Islands. Their name means "giant and witch" and comes from ancient legend. In height, "Giant" reaches 71 meters, and "Witch" 68 meters.

5. Koh Tapu, Thailand
Koh Tapu is a limestone cliff about 20 meters high, located 40 meters from the northern part of the Khao Ping Islands. According to scientists, there used to be a barrier reef in this place, but thanks to tectonic movement and erosion of wind, waves and currents, such rocks were formed.

6 Ball Pyramid, Australia
Ball's Pyramid is located 20 kilometers southeast of Lord Howe Island in pacific ocean. It reaches a height of 562 meters, a length of 1100 meters and only 300 meters wide. Many species of animals previously thought to be extinct have been discovered here.

7. Kicker Rock, Galapagos, Ecuador
Kicker Rock, also known as the Sleeping Lion - enough popular place for diving on the western side of the island of San Cristobal, which lies in the eastern part of the Galapagos archipelago. This rock rises above sea level to a height of 152 meters.

8. Rocks of old Harry, UK.
Old Harry's Rocks are two limestone cliffs located on the coast of Dorset, in the south of England. These rocks are constantly exposed sea ​​waves due to which their shape changes over time.

9. Twelve Apostles, Australia.
The Twelve Apostles are a group of limestone cliffs off the coast of Port Campbell National Park in Australia. Their unique location quickly made this place a real attraction. More than 2 million tourists come here every year.

10. Three Brothers, Russia.
Three brothers - three rocks in the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. The highest of the rocks reaches a height of 75 meters. According to local legend, three brothers turned to stone in an attempt to protect their native village from huge waves.

Rock Dan Bristy 50 meters high is located 80 meters from the coast on the Atlantic coast in Ireland.

This rock is popular with ornithologists due to the fact that millions of birds nest here every year.

Rock Sail- located on the Black Sea coast, 17 km southeast of Gelendzhik, near the village of Praskoveevka. The rock is elongated perpendicular to the line of the seashore. The end of the rock closest to the coast is 10 m away from it. Height 30 m with a length of 25 m

Sail Rock is the remnant of a continuous sandstone layer, which in the past was integral part coastal massif and survived due to its strength and power.

At the bottom of the rock there is a gaping hole. The guidebooks say that it was pierced by mountain artillery arrows somewhere in the middle of the last century. This is not entirely true. S. Vasyukov, who researched Black Sea coast, after examining the rock, wrote in 1903 that "... sailors fired at it from an armadillo, fired 4 shells, but the wall remained unshakable, although traces of cannonballs were visible, nowhere breaking through the cliff."

Rock Old Man Hoi in Scotland. Its height is 137 meters.

The rock consists of red sandstone on a basalt pedestal.

Located on the west coast of Hoy Island, Orkney. Age about 400 years.

Rocks Risin og Kellingin on Faroe Islands. The names translate as "Giant" and "Sorceress"

The giant, 71 meters high, is only 2 meters taller than the Sorceress

Rock Kicker in Ecuador, another name for the sleeping lion.

Is located Galapagos Islands. Height 152 meters

Formed by an underwater volcanic eruption, a huge colony of birds nests on the rock.

Rock Koh Tapu in Thailand. Limestone rock 20 meters high.

located 40 meters from the island

4 meters in diameter near the water and 8 meters at the top. As scientists say, this place was once a barrier reef, when the ocean retreated, the formations were washed away by water and winds.

Rock Balls Pyramide small desert island not far from Lord Howe Island, Australia, in the place with which it was discovered in 1788. The island resembles a huge sail whose height is 562m and width is 200m.

Balls Pyramid is one of the tallest volcanic cliffs on earth.

In 2000, a giant stick insect previously thought to be extinct was discovered on the island.

Rock Old Harry located on the coast of Dorset, England. The rocks are made of chalk.

The rocks are quickly washed away by the surf. For example, in the 18th century it was possible to walk from the shore to the far cliff.

"Twelve Apostles" it's amazing coastal cliffs standing in the ocean National Park Port Campbell, in the Australian state of Victoria

The rocks are called the Twelve Apostles, but in fact there were nine rocky peaks. On July 3, 2005, one of the rocks collapsed, leaving only eight apostles left.

The highest reaches 45 m in height. The height of the coastal cliffs is about 70 m

IN different time days the same landscape looks completely different. The rocks seem to change color, but in the rays of sunset they are generally a bewitching sight.

The Three Brothers rocks are located at the very entrance to the Avacha Bay (Bay), in the Shlyupochnaya Bay. The rocks of the Three Brothers represent three stone pillar. They are located 300 meters from the coastline.

The Three Brothers Rocks are a natural monument of Kamchatka; attraction frequented by tourists. One of the most photographed and "postcard" tourist sites on the Kamchatka Peninsula.

This rock is popular with ornithologists due to the fact that thousands of birds nest here every year.

Rock Sail

Rock Sail- located on the Black Sea coast, 17 km southeast of Gelendzhik, near the village of Praskoveevka. The rock is elongated perpendicular to the line of the seashore. The end of the rock closest to the coast is 10 m away from it. Height 30 m with a length of 25 m

Sail Rock is a remnant of a continuous sandstone layer, which in the past was an integral part of the coastal massif and survived due to its strength and power.

At the bottom of the rock there is a gaping hole. The guidebooks say that it was pierced by mountain artillery arrows somewhere in the middle of the last century. This is not entirely true. S. Vasyukov, who explored the Black Sea coast, after examining the rock, wrote in 1903 that "... sailors fired at it from an armadillo, fired 4 shells, but the wall remained unshakable, although traces of cannonballs were visible, nowhere breaking through the cliff."

Rock Old Man Hoi

Rock Old Hoy in Scotland. Its height is 137 meters.

The rock consists of red sandstone on a basalt pedestal.

Located on the west coast of Hoy Island, Orkney. Age about 400 years.

Rocks Risin og Kellingin

Risin og Kellingin rocks in the Faroe Islands. The names translate as "Giant" and "Sorceress"

The giant, 71 meters high, is only 2 meters taller than the Sorceress

Rock Kicker

Rock Kicker in Ecuador, another name for the sleeping lion.

Located in the Galapagos Islands. Height 152 meters

Formed by an underwater volcanic eruption, a huge colony of birds nests on the rock.

Rock Koh Tapu

Rock Koh Tapu in Thailand. Limestone rock 20 meters high.

Rock Koh Tapu is located 40 meters from the island

4 meters in diameter near the water and 8 meters at the top. As scientists say, this place was once a barrier reef, when the ocean retreated, the formations were washed away by water and winds.

Rock Balls Pyramide

Rock Balls Pyramide a small uninhabited island near Lord Howe Island, Australia, in the place with which it was discovered in 1788. The island resembles a huge sail whose height is 562m and width is 200m.

Balls Pyramid is one of the tallest volcanic cliffs on earth.

In 2000, a giant stick insect previously thought to be extinct was discovered on the island.

Rock Old Harry

Rock Old Harry located on the coast of Dorset, England. The rocks are made of chalk.

The rocks are quickly washed away by the surf. For example, in the 18th century it was possible to walk from the shore to the far cliff.

The rocks are called Twelve Apostles, but in fact there were nine rocky peaks. On July 3, 2005, one of the rocks collapsed, and now there are only eight apostles left. The highest one reaches 45 m in height. The height of the coastal cliffs is about 70 m

At different times of the day, the same landscape looks completely different. The rocks seem to change color, but in the rays of sunset they are generally a bewitching sight.

Rocks Three Brothers

The Three Brothers rocks are located 300 meters from the coastline.

Rocks Three Brothers- it is a natural monument of Kamchatka; attraction frequented by tourists. One of the most photographed and "postcard" tourist sites on the Kamchatka Peninsula.

The rock is widely known among ornithologists, as millions of birds build their nests here every year.

Rock Sail

Rock Old Man Hoi

Rocks Risin og Kellingin

Rock Kicker

Rock Koh Tapu

Rock Balls Pyramide

Rock Old Harry

Twelve Apostles

Rocks Three Brothers