Incredible Sea Arches around the World

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Cathedral Cove

Accessible only on foot, boat or kayak, Cathedral Cove is one of the top attractions on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. The area features two beautiful beaches separated by a huge rock arch. The cathedral-like arch gives the whole area an air of grandeur. The beach is sandy with shady pohutukawa trees along the foreshore; a perfect place for a picnic and a swim.

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Honopu Incredible Sea Arches around the World
Honopu Arch is the tallest arch in Hawaii. It can be found on the Na Pali coast on the island of Kaua’i. It is in an isolated part of the island, reachable only by boat and then swimming to shore as boats cannot dock here. It is more like a natural bridge, as there’s a waterfall on the landside that drains through the arch’s tunnel. There’s a small beach area on each side of the arch. The area appeared in the 1976 remake of King Kong and in the 1998 movie Six Days Seven Nights.

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Great Pollet Arch

The Great Pollet Arch sits close to the shore of the coast of County Donegal in Ireland. Located on the Fanad Peninsula, the Great Pollet Arch is a massive rock formation that photographs well in all sorts of weather and any time of the day. The arch was carved out of the rock by the motions of the Atlantic Ocean. It is considered a prime example of marine erosion. The arch is surrounded by smaller rocks and tidal pools.

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Pigeon Rocks

The Pigeon Rocks are two huge rock formations situated at Beirut’s western-most tip. The gigantic sentinels are a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The seaside promenade, or corniche, directly in front of the rocks is an excellent viewing point, but far more interesting is to take one of the tracks down to the lower cliffs.

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La Portada

La Portada (The Gateway) arch stands 43 meters (140 feet) high in the Pacific Ocean in the Antofagasta region of Chile. The arch is made of andesite stone, sedimentary rocks and sandstone, as well as fossils that are millions of years old. The arch is not too far from the shore. An overlook on the shore offers great views of this much-photographed Chilean phenomenon. Visitors may want to bring binoculars, as it’s a popular place to view seals, vultures and other marine life as well.