A gorgeous, large-scale photo book packed with unexpected perspectives of the Atlantic and western European coastal areas, to inspire European visitors and residents as well as armchair tourists and photography buffs around the world. As the most visited region in the world, Europe offers a tremendous range of attractions-a diversity that is even reflected on the continent's coastline itself. Europe's nearly 750 million residents and hundreds of thousands of annual visitors can make for crowded cities and congested towns, but the coastal areas offer plenty of spots for people to get in touch with nature-and to experience the majesty of the Atlantic Ocean. Nearly 450 awe-inspiring photos spotlight the Atlantic, which looms off the coast of western Europe as a mercilessly untamed, rugged, and endless expanse. The ocean is characterized by shoals and foaming spray, surging waves, and treacherous currents, yet it is also a unique habitat for whales and sea birds-and an inviting sight for us humans as it gleams in the light of the setting sun. Where rock, wind, and water collide-on coasts from Iceland to the Canary Islands, from northern Norway to Algarve-the range of the sea's strength becomes evident in the empty beaches and imposing cliff faces, the black lava rocks, and the high surf pent up against stone walls. SELLING POINTS: . Views of the Atlantic and its coastal areas, to inspire European visitors (hundreds of thousands each year) and residents (nearly 750 million) as well as armchair tourists around the world . Photo book packed with nearly 450 magnificent images that showcase unexpected perspectives of the places where rock, wind, and water collide on Europe's Atlantic coast . Features photos of Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Sweden, Great Britain, Ireland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal 446 colour images

Janina and Markus Meier are a Bavarian mountaineering couple. A geographer and a banker, respectively, they have been out and about in the mountains since their youth. Initially hiking, they later discovered their passion for climbing, mountaineering, and ski touring. Their love of mountains led them to become trainers at the German Alpine Club.