MOB Magazine

Charlie Roberts

Ronda, Spain

Those a with a fear of heights take note: peering over the edge of this historic Spanish bridge may leave you feeling weak at the knees. The clifftop town of Ronda lies in the Spanish province of Malaga and is divided by a 100-meter deep canyon known as ‘El Tajo’, separating the old town from the new. As a result, many of the buildings sit perilously on the edge of the abyss.

Bonifacio, Corsica

The precarious looking township of Bonifacio on the island of Corsica has developed over the years into a small marina for expensive yachts, but those with vertigo should steer clear. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea at 230 ft high, this quaint town has over the years been molded into the white limestone cliffs, guaranteeing anyone visiting a room with a (steep) ocean view.

Castellfolit de la Roca, Spain

This quaint Spanish metropolis is perched 50 metres high from the ground on top of a sheer basalt cliff, created by the overlaying of two lava flows. Despite being one of the smallest towns in the province, it is certainly not the shortest – residents are faced with a formidable vertical drop on opening their windows. Well, that’s one way of waking you up in the morning!

Santorini, Greece

Overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea, the spectacular island location of Santorini, located about 200km from Greece’s mainland, have made it a thriving tourist hotspot which must be seen to be believed. Surrounded by dramatically steep cliffs on three sides, the central lagoon is the result of an ancient volcanic eruption which created a colossal caldera enclosed by volcanic ash deposits hundreds of feet deep. Sounds scary, but the end result is a paradise setting to behold.

Manarola,Italy

An artist’s dream, the ancient village of Manarola overlooks the craggy rock faces and frothy, crashing waves of Liguria, complete with charming multi-coloured buildings which sit perilously on the cliff edge. Just don’t venture too far to the bottom – you may get swept away.

Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy

The beauty of the Amalfi Coast, which looks out over the Mediterranean Sea in Italy is a spectacle for any visitor to behold, with many small townships built into the outreaching cliffs and coves. Even by car, the area is perfect for any visitor to explore – just don’t get too close to the edge.

Rocamadour, France

The charming 150 metre deep canyon township of Rocamadour in France has a magical, fairytale-like feel having been carved into the limestone of the Causse de Gramat. Seeped in history, the site has become France’s second most visited spot after Mount St. Michael.

The Calanques

Then there are the Calanques in Cassis near Marseille. These are a series of deep narrow inlets in the rocky limestone cliffs, running along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, stretching for over 20km. Not necessarily a community clifftop, but definitely worth highlighting!

Eidfjord og Vøringsfossen

Voringsfossen is actually one of the most famous waterfalls in Norway with a drop of 182 meters! Located at the top of this waterfall is the Fossli Hotel which provides some stunning views for its guests, they just have to be careful not to venture too close to the edge!

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