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Two Stunningly Scary Clifftop Communities [PICS]

deputy-dog.com — Here are two communities where vertigo just isn’t an option.

Who dugg this? Made popular Jul 4, 2008

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  • bjornorn, on 07/03/2008, -1/+29"Hey ma' can I go outside to play with my ball?" "Sure honey, I just have to attach you to the safety line first"
  • jjb123, on 07/03/2008, -1/+22If you liked it than the engine worked.
  • inactive, on 07/04/2008, -1/+22pray to god you don't sleep walk
  • RolanNorth, on 07/03/2008, -2/+23No idea why this is a recommendation. But it is amazing.
  • AZRoboto, on 07/04/2008, -2/+21You will never see that basketball again.
  • baysidecomedy, on 07/04/2008, -0/+162 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a large kitchen, faimly room and a GIANT ***** CLIFF in the backyard.
  • popstation, on 07/04/2008, -0/+14I don't see what can go wrong
  • ivan423, on 07/04/2008, -0/+13How do the inhabitants inhabit the habitat?
  • AshamedAmerican, on 07/04/2008, -1/+13"Honey.... where are the kids?"
  • budgeysmuggler, on 07/04/2008, -0/+10bad place to live if your the town drunk.
  • BTraina, on 07/04/2008, -0/+9i'd like to skydive to work
  • BelatedHero, on 07/04/2008, -1/+10First pic reminds me of that Lost Coast level for HL2.
  • Fishn2, on 07/03/2008, -0/+9Those pictures look really surreal.

    It would be amazing to live there, the views must be pretty impressive.

    Just don't take acid then visit.
  • thodah, on 07/04/2008, -0/+7Wow, if a cat falls down from a balcony there, most of its 8 extra lives will be used.
  • jaybol, on 07/04/2008, -1/+7Ronda is awesome...I went there a couple years ago and those cliffs are amazing. i was bummed because the museum had a Goya exhibit of his bullfighting prints but it was booked for a private party the whole day i was in town. very cool spot though
  • passedoutghost, on 07/04/2008, -1/+7Right, first step to get rid of the human virus is to go kill yourself. We'll wait and do the same after.
  • 1337Einstein, on 07/04/2008, -1/+7carefully
  • inactive, on 07/04/2008, -0/+5wow. I'd hate to see erosion take away those fine homes :(
  • KingGorilla, on 07/04/2008, -0/+5Must suck to play frisbee there
  • Dylson, on 07/04/2008, -2/+7Why in gods name would you want to build here?
  • avatarpalin, on 07/04/2008, -0/+5You sir, made all caps as funny as hell!

    *tips hat*
  • Sverre, on 07/04/2008, -0/+5Natural selection probably favoured these kinds of towns in an era when your town needed to be defended against roaming brigands...

    I've been to Ronda - it's definitely real. I have no reason to suspect that the other towns shown aren't real.
  • lamiaconfitor, on 07/04/2008, -0/+4and moutian climb back home?
  • Kanele, on 07/04/2008, -0/+4you see, europe is far older than america, and it got wars where they would raid you on bare feet, so having your city in such a place makes sure you don't get attacked from behind, only one direction to check, to defend, it's plain logic really :)
  • viewofeverlast, on 07/03/2008, -0/+4Very cool.
  • smitas, on 07/03/2008, -1/+5How do the habitats stay there?
  • feshmania, on 07/03/2008, -0/+4uh...inhabitants?
  • MforMike, on 07/04/2008, -0/+3probably much safer than living on a beach somewhere
  • MdmMimi, on 07/04/2008, -0/+3God! its scary and amazing at the same time! would love to see it for real..
  • NathanCH, on 07/04/2008, -0/+3Erosion is a beautiful thing
  • sint4x, on 07/03/2008, -0/+3I believe this one falls in the "diverse" category
  • shondell, on 07/04/2008, -1/+4Or just get a hang-glider, jump off the cliff, and glide to work everyday. You'd be able to take in all the sights AND save money on gas!
  • jameshighmore, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coastal_erosion
  • 007isbond1, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2yeap right here.
  • masterm1nd, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2Ok, thanks for confirming they are real. But really, I wasn't referring to medieval times, unless that's when the photos were taken. But what do I know, I think it's insane how people overwhelmingly congregate on the ocean coast. Seriously, look up the stats behind it, it's unreal. I think it's either more than half of either the worlds or the US's population live in ocean counties.
  • Carnil, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2I've been to the third one, Castellfollit de la Roca, and I can guarantee it's real too. It's really impressive, and as Sverre said, they had to be very easily defendable places in medieval times.
  • NYCvibe, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2I visited Rhonda about a decade ago. Beautiful city. You can even hike to bottom of the gorge to watch the waterfall smash into the rocks.
  • Yourepwned, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2I also went there a few years ago and was looking for a restaurant to have lunch. I had no idea the cliffs were that impressive, and I just happened to pick the restaurant that you can see on the second and third pictures of Ronda (with the balconies, on the left). Not only was I astounded by the view, but the restaurant had one or two Michelin Stars and the food was incredible. I definitely recommend the place if any of you are planning to travel to Andalusia.
  • warsongs7, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2...way to commit suicide.
  • Sverre, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2Ah, Ronda is just fantastic. I missed a picture of the "New Bridge" (completed in 1793) - a fantastic stone bridge spanning the gap.
  • hollyminkowski, on 07/04/2008, -0/+2I see a few little satellite tv dishes up on those roofs...I'd hate to be the installer....eeeek
    Or imagine being a roofer and getting called to work on the cliff side of those houses :-(
    I'd put on 3 safety harnesses, each with its own brand new nylon rope tied around one of the inner houses....and wear a parachute.
  • mrbradg, on 07/04/2008, -0/+1***** that. Not living there.
  • Delphium226, on 07/04/2008, -0/+1You wouldn't wanna get hosed and go for a wonder in your garden.
  • anasuya, on 07/04/2008, -0/+1Beautiful stuff. Great submission.
  • gskill, on 07/04/2008, -0/+1Amazing area but not much backyard real estate.
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  • dstz, on 07/04/2008, -0/+1Corsica is stunningly beautiful.
  • ozroy, on 07/04/2008, -0/+1I just recently visited Santorini. The town sits on the edge of a cliff that is the top of an active Volcanic Caldera (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caldera)
  • cindysim212, on 07/07/2008, -0/+1Hopefully none of these home owners sleep walk. truly amazing stuff though!
  • jpkunselman, on 07/05/2008, -0/+1anyone else reminded of assassins creed? The only thing that is missing is the pile of hay at the bottom.
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