Geology Holidays

You can’t beat Cape Town for sun, sand, sea and lot’s of great memories. It has everything you need for a great holiday – bars, shops, cafe’s, beaches, mountains and friendly people. Great wines are an added bonus! If you like outdoor adventure then hit the waters for a dive or the mountains for a hike.

The Cango Caves are truly spectacular, they formed millions of years ago when water began trickling down a small ridge of limestone that runs parallel to the Swatberg Mountains. They now stretch for over 3 miles, the largest cavern being 107m long and 6m high. The caves are situated near Oudtshoorn which is famous for Ostrich, you can even have a ride on one at one of the farms!

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Sidari is situated on the North coast of Corfu. It is home to a stunning two mile beach with gorgeous clean sands and a great view of the blue waters surrounding the island. Sidari has a huge choice of places to eat, drink, party and shop and the beaches are equipped with snack bars, umbrellas and sun loungers. The waters are calm making them great for swimming, kids and watersports. Not forgetting the masses of history from Romans to Greeks tomodern day,  Sidari really has it all!

To see the true might of the planets forces you only have to look at the cliffs of Sidari. The waves and wind have battered what was once a strong standing cliff line. The cliffs in this area are mainly sandstones and marls which have been studied etensively due to the rate of erosion. Check  out Canal d’Amour which is an incredible sanstone formation which legend has it, should you manage to swim across your hearts desire shall return your love!

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The Pembrokeshire Coast is one of the most scenic and tranquil coasts in the UK. Full of breathtaking views and typical Welsh culture there is everything you need for a great British holiday. Pendine Sands is not far from the Brecon Beacons, Tenby and Haverfordwest meaning you can visit the local towns, the stunning hills or relax on the beach.

The geology of this area is truly outstanding. There are so many different rock types and outcrops to see you will be spoiled for choice. From the volcanic pillow lavas at Strumble Head to the limestones filled with fossils in West Angle Bay, coal seams, desert soils and twisted rocks are just some of what you might see. How about a trip to Pen Anglas to see the columnar jointed volcanic rocks similar to those you see in the World famous Giants Causeway. Don’t forget to visit Marloes Beach which has masses of beach overlooked by cliffs full of geological features including ‘The 3 Chimneys’ which are alternate layers of shale and sanstone that are now vertical. The most interesting place for fossils has to be Abereiddy Bay which is full of rare fossils including Graptolites and Trilobites, you may even find a ‘mystery mollusc’ in amongst the shales.

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You may think Las Vegas is full of wedding chapels, bright lights of casinos and world famous celebrities. Whilst that may be true what you may not know about Las Vegas and the area it lays in are the breath-taking rock formations that you will stumble across as you venture out of the bright lights of the city and into the surrounding desert and mountains. The mountains and desert can be seen from the Las Vegas Strip.

To the West of Las Vegas run the Spring Mountains, and the Red Rock Canyon. Full of amazing structures where the Earth has shifted and thrust the rocks around and layers of different sediments creating colourful bands of rock. Red Rock Canyon is formed from many layers of a deep red sandstone. It has been made a National Conservation area and is only a very short drive from Las Vegas. Spring Mountains are named after the vast amount of natural springs found in the mountain range.

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Almeria is situated in the South of Spain in the East on the Mediterranean Sea. It has a hot dry climate with bright blue skies and rolling hills.Long stretches of beach lay next to the warm seas where you can relax before your adventure begins.

There are extinct volcanoes laced with Garnets, that trust me you can spend days picking. There are rugged mountains to climb made from ancient reef material (Porites) huge caves filled with gypsum creating the largest natural geode in the world – The Crystal Caves. Almeria is full of fascinating rocks from volcanic to fossil-filled rocks to rocks that have been twisted and turned under the huge pressures of the Earth. Head to the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park and climb to the top to see spectacular views across Almeria.

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