Europe is bounded by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea to the south, and the Ural Mountains and Caspian Sea to the east. The relief of Europe includes mountain ranges such as the Alps and Pyrenees, plateaus, plains, and coastal features like islands, peninsulas, and gulfs. The coasts of Europe are varied, with the Atlantic coast being rocky and featuring islands and capes, and the Mediterranean coast being low and sandy with peninsulas and islands. Europe has several climates including polar, continental, oceanic, mountain, Mediterranean, and subtropical.