5 Amazing Cliffside Coastal Towns

1. Acapulco, Mexico is a city in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, 190 miles southwest from Mexico City. Acapulco is located on a deep, semi-circular bay and has been a port since the early colonial period of Mexico's history. The city is best known as one of Mexico's oldest and most well-known beach resorts, which came into prominence in the 1950's as a getaway for Hollywood stars and millionaires. Acapulco is still famous for its nightlife and still attracts many tourists, although most are now from Mexico itself.

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2. Bonifacio, France is a commune at the southern tip of the island of Corsica. Bonifacio is located directly on the Mediterranean Sea, separated from Sardinia by the Strait of Bonifacio. The town's charm and proximity to idyllic beaches makes it a popular tourist destination in the summer, predominantly for residents of mainland France. Bonifacio is also the setting of Guy de Maupassant's short story, Vendetta.

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3. Manarola, Italy is a small town in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northern Italy. It is the second smallest of the famous Cinque Terre towns frequented by tourists. Manarola may be the oldest of the towns in the Cinque Terre, with the cornerstone of the church, San Lorenzo, dating from 1338. Manarola's primary industries have traditionally been fishing and wine-making.

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4. Positano, Italy - Positano is a village on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, mainly in an enclave in the hills leading down to the coast. Positano has been featured in several films, including Only You and Under the Tuscan Sun, as well as being mentioned in the 2009 musical film Nine in the song "Cinema Italiano". Today tourism is by far the major industry. Positano is also very popular for Limoncello and "L'Albertissimo", an alcoholic tipple that can only be found at a small stall at the main harbour.

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5. Santorini, Greece is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 120 miles southeast from Greece's mainland.  The island is the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. Santorini was ranked world's top island for 2011 in Travel+Leisure Magazine. Santorini was also named "the world's best island" by the BBC in 2011.Due to its unique ecology and climate, and especially its volcanic ash soil, Santorini is home to unique and prized produce. Santorini tomatoes are renowned; they are cherry tomatoes that are extremely tasty and sweet, and with an intensely red, staining color.

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