The rush of cliff diving is hard to satiate when you ran out of places to jump. Fortunately, a lot of spots have been recently being discovered and can soon be open to the public. In the meantime, the following cliff diving spots have earned their place to be hailed as one of the best for professionals and beginners alike.
1. Acapulco, Mexico
La Quebrada served as one of the Acapulco's hot spots especially for cliff divers as it posed a height of 80 feet. Diving here is not for the faint of heart as mere miscalculation of the waves can cause irreparable damage for the diver or worse.
2. Red Rocks Park, Vermont
Red Rocks Park in South Burlington offers a cliff diving spot in front of a lake. The preserved trails along the trek provide a clear and beautiful view of Lake Champlain. The trails are unmarked but are easy to find. The highest cliff measured a total of 80 feet.
3. Kahekili's Leap, Hawaii
Widely known as the Warriors Leap, this diving spot that can be found at Kaonolu, Lanai, Hawaii is said to be the 'birthplace of cliff jumping'. King Kahekili, the Birdman King, used the cliff to test his warriors' loyalty and bravery. Hiking and trekking to get there would be a feat for itself and only professional cliff divers should attempt to jump the ravine.
4. Camari Beach, Greece
Camari Beach is located at Santorini, Greece. Its diving spots can be tried by beginners having an average height of 20 to 30 feet. Ask the friendly locals where the spots can be situated and they will gladly lead you the way. Aside from its diving spots, the black beach of Camari gives off a mysterios and beautiful vibe for tourists.
5. Rick's Café, Jamaica
Rick's Café in Negril, Jamaica is actually a bar and restaurant situated beside a cliff that offers its customers a nice overview of the sun. Tourists started to gather here to witness sunset or to cliff dive. The cliff diving experience should be paid for before setting out to jump.
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