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Standing at the edge of the cliff, we watched the waves crash on the shore far below.
rock climbers scaling steep cliffs
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Set the scene A 10-minute drive up the winding road from Monte-Carlo, The Maybourne Riviera has been built on a cliff face above the village of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, in a convenient location just between Menton and Monaco, with Mount Agel behind.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Its sheer red sandstone cliffs, carved over millions of years, cradle ancient cliff dwellings and rock art that tell stories of the ancestral Puebloans.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Discover the dramatic red cliffs of Praia da Falésia, one of Portugal's most beautiful beaches, and choose between the wild surf in Arrifana or calm seas in the coves near Carvoeiro.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
The historic bridge, which opened in 1932, has become known for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the cliffs of Big Sur.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Its sheer red sandstone cliffs, carved over millions of years, cradle ancient cliff dwellings and rock art that tell stories of the ancestral Puebloans.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Discover the dramatic red cliffs of Praia da Falésia, one of Portugal's most beautiful beaches, and choose between the wild surf in Arrifana or calm seas in the coves near Carvoeiro.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
The historic bridge, which opened in 1932, has become known for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the cliffs of Big Sur.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 June 2026
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“Cliff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cliff. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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cliff
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: a high steep surface of rock, earth, or ice
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