coastal landmarks
Seaside navigation points
Coastal landmarks are prominent natural or man-made features along a shoreline that serve as reference points for navigation or orientation.
Lighthouses, distinctive rock formations, and headlands have historically helped sailors identify their position: The captain spotted the coastal landmarks that marked the harbor entrance.
The term also applies to notable seaside sites valued for tourism or local identity.
- breakwatersStructures blocking wave force
- barrier islandsCoastal sand formations blocking waves
- fortsDefensive military installations
- beachesSandy coastal areas
- cliffsSteep natural rock walls
white cliffs · cliff walks · ancient ports · castles · natural bridges · sea caves · pilgrimage sites · shipwrecks · lighthouses · sea stacks · estuaries · headlands · watchtowers · fjords · harbors · fishing villages · memorials · cove
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