Dunes and desert: Nature in all its glory
A far cry from your typical sandy beach, we travel the world in this impressive photo gallery of sand dunes and desert destinations.
Experience dusk on the dunes of Khongoryn Els (the singing sands) in the Mongolian Gobi desert, where the dunes reach up to an impressive 300 metres. Or take a stroll on the Valdearenas beach in the Liencres National Park where you will find Cantabria’s best sand dunes. Swim in a freshwater lagoon in the stunning Lencois Maranhenses National Park in Brazil and have the ultimate dining experience overlooking the astonishing Sossusylei sand dunes in the heart of one of the oldest deserts in Namibia.
These idyllic locations make for captivating travel destinations offering a peacefully stark contrast to a city break for the traveller looking for more adventure. Set your sights on nature's sands around the world...
The legendary Mamounia hotel in Marrakech, a favorite to the stars, offers guests the ultimate unique experience such as the oppourtunity to try helicopter flying over the Atlas Mountains, discovering the beauty of Morocco and landing somewhere in the remote desert where they can experience 'bivouac'
In addition to camel tours along the desert, Bedouins invite tourists to dine with them and sample Bedouin bread / © Tourism of Egypt.
An impromptu dinner at sunset in the dunes of southern Tunisia. This is the location where a variety of film scenes have taken place for example in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and 'The English Patient'
The National Park of Lençóis-Maranhenses is undoubtedly one of Brazil's treasures. A desert on the edge of the Atlantic with endless sand dunes separated by water lagoons.
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Walk around the stone sculptures in Egypt's White Desert, north of the oasis of Farafra. An unforgettable experience which is magnified at sunset when the orange sun rays illuminate the atmosphere. Have the perfect evening and watch the stars as night begins to fall.
Silence, solitude and peace reign in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil
The Namib Desert in Namibia is one of the most spectacular natural paradises in the world. This image shows the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, a stunning oasis of luxury, tranquility and all the amenities you could ever wish for with stunning views of the dunes / © Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.
The Altar Desert has stunning landscapes and with just a touch of rain, it is completely transformed into a desert decorated with flowers / © Tourism of Mexico.
A beautiful Brazilian desert which sees the whitest sands in the world. Despite this attraction, destinations such as Lençóis Maranhenses are subject to the largest amount of rainfall on the planet
