Belay Your Bae On These Rock Climbing Honeymoons

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There’s no better way to start a marriage than with your life literally hanging in the balance. Rock climbing couples, belay your bae on your honeymoon in these gorgeous locations.

Zion National Park, Utah, U.S.

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The climbs: It’s recommended only experienced climbers tackle Zion National Park’s sandstone cliffs – they’re 2,000 feet tall.

The romance: As the sun goes down in Zion, watch the entire landscape glow red and gold for an unforgettable moment in nature.

Chamonix, France

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The climbs: The Chamonix Valley is known as the rock climbing capital of the world, and granite climbs bring adventurers up above the clouds.

The romance: Right on the border of France and Switzerland, the gorgeous countryside is full of chalets perfect for honeymooning bliss.

Joshua Tree National Park, California, U.S.

The climbs: Hound Rocks is a canyon climb, starting with the Right Baskerville Crack (named for the Sherlock Holmes mystery).

The romance: The national park is near Palm Springs, so you can soak away the sore muscles in a spa sesh for two.

Pembrokeshire National Park, Wales, U.K.

The climbs: Huntsman’s Leap is a crazy sea cliff climb of around 170 feet.

The romance: The charming coastal town of Pembrokeshire is cozy for evening newlywed walks hand in hand.

Yosemite National Park, California, U.S.

The climbs: The pinnacle of Yosemite is El Capitan at 3,000 feet of sheer rock granite.

The romance: If you time your honeymoon right (mid-February), you could catch the “firefall.” It’s a phenomenon where the melting snow against the sunset makes a waterfall look like it’s on fire.

Mallorca, Spain

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The climbs: Sa Gubia has 125 climbing routes, all with different levels of difficulty.

The romance: You’re in Spanish Mediterranean paradise. Need we say more?

Acadia National Park, Maine, U.S.

The climbs: Otter Cliffs (one of the U.S.’s only sea cliffs) starts with a rappel down in order to climb back up. It’s twice the adventure!

The romance: Get an indulgent post-climb lobster dinner. You’re in Maine, after all.

Kalymnos, Greece

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The climbs: The Grande Grotta is an overhang with impressive views of the Mediterranean sea.

The romance: The Greek island has whitewashed buildings, seafood snacks and endless beaches.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, U.S.

The climbs: Every route here is expert-only. The canyon is nearly 2,000 feet deep and incredibly narrow at points.

The romance: You’re in the middle of nowhere, so cozy up in a cabin with your sweetie and enjoy the peaceful alone time.

Krabi, Thailand

The climbs: The most popular giant limestone formations along the beaches of Krabi are Railay and Ton Sai.

The romance: If you get tired of the stunning Thai beaches, visit a rainforest hot spring further inland.

Arches, Utah, U.S.

The climbs: The Tower of Babel’s Zenyatta Entrada is a sandstone climb up one of the most memorable formations in the park.

The romance: Prep for your hike by making a pit stop for water at Matrimony Spring. Fill up your bottles and toast to your new marriage!