9 places to discover
Corny Point Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse located at Corny Point on the southern tip of Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. Built in 1882 to guide shipping through Spencer Gulf and Investigator Strait, the 11-metre white tower with red lantern remains an active aid to navigation. Set on a low coastal headland with views over the gulf, it is valued for its maritime heritage, scenic coastal setting and photographic appeal.
Fort Emmanuel, also known as Fort Manuel or Fort Immanuel, is a ruined Portuguese fort located on Fort Kochi Beach in Kochi, Kerala. Built in 1503, it was the first European fort constructed in Asia and symbolized the strategic alliance between the Kingdom of Cochin and Portugal. Today, only scattered laterite remains, a partially restored gun battery, and a cannon facing the Arabian Sea survive along the beach walkway.
Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple is a revered Shiva temple located in Fudam village, about 3 km from Diu town in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Situated in a small cave on the Arabian Sea coast, it enshrines five Shivalingas that are periodically washed by sea waves. Believed to have been installed by the Pandavas during their exile, the temple is notable for its coastal cave setting and religious significance.
Gopnath Lighthouse is a coastal navigational lighthouse located at Gopnath Point in Talaja Taluka, Bhavnagar District, Gujarat, overlooking the Gulf of Khambhat. Situated near Gopnath Beach and the Gopnath Mahadev Temple, it serves as an active aid to navigation for vessels in the Gulf. The lighthouse is known for its elevated position on limestone cliffs offering panoramic sea views and is a noted sightseeing point along the Bhavnagar coastline.
Marlo is a small coastal village in East Gippsland, Victoria, located at the mouth of the Snowy River where it meets Bass Strait, about 14 kilometres south of Orbost. Known for its estuary, long sandy beaches and fishing, it lies adjacent to Cape Conran Coastal Park. The town serves as a quiet holiday base for beach activities, boating and nature exploration, with a permanent population of a few hundred and a scenic river-mouth setting.
Pucio Point is a coastal headland located in Barangay Pucio, municipality of Libertad in northern Antique, Philippines. Situated along the northwestern coast of Panay Island facing the Cuyo East Pass, it marks the northernmost coastal point of Antique province. The point is characterized by rocky shoreline, elevated terrain and views of the sea and neighboring islands. It is known locally as a scenic natural landmark and geographic reference for the Libertad coastline.
The Thikkodi Lighthouse, also known as Kadalur Point Lighthouse, is a historic coastal beacon located in Kadalur near Koyilandy in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. Standing 108 feet (34 meters) tall with distinctive black and white bands, it was commissioned in 1909 to warn mariners about the submerged Velliyamkallu (Sacrifice Rock). The lighthouse offers panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the surrounding coastline, serving as a nostalgic testament to the region's maritime history.
Wawa Strait is a narrow coastal waterway off Barangay Wawa in the municipality of Macrohon, Southern Leyte, Philippines, along the western shore of Sogod Bay. It separates the mainland coastline from adjacent islets and open bay waters. Noted for its calm coastal scenery, fishing activity, and views across Sogod Bay, the strait is a local geographic feature rather than a developed tourist site, primarily observed from the shoreline and coastal road in Wawa.
Yeppoon is a coastal town on the Capricorn Coast in Livingstone Shire, Queensland, overlooking Keppel Bay and the Keppel Islands. Located about 38 kilometres northeast of Rockhampton, it serves as the mainland gateway to Great Keppel Island. Known for its beaches, Yeppoon Lagoon, and relaxed coastal lifestyle, it offers swimming, island tours, and waterfront dining within a tropical setting and scenic headlands.