Planet Earth is made up of 71% water allowing so many opportunities for great swimming. That would require quite a bit of exploring to find perfection, so we made your life easier and have listed the 15 best places in the world to take a dip.
Come on in, the water’s fine.
1. Busuanga Island, Philippines
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Breathtaking beaches and crystal clear water to splash in.
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2. Capri, Italy
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Explore a magnificent blue grotto, or bask on the sand.
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3. Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye
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Little lagoons of natural wonder speckled down the Cuillin mountains.
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4. Santorini, Greece
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Take a dip in the big blue sea, with the sun on your back.
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5. Gozo Island, Malta
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Swim through the famous Azure Window, or stay in the shallows.
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6. Kauai, Hawaii
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Swim past the coconut trees, or watch the sun go down over the waves.
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7. Kerala, India
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Seek shade under a fishing boat, and cool your heels in the surf.
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8. The Algarve, Portugal
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Golden sand, clear water and striking surroundings.
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9. Hamersley Gorge, Karijini National Park, North Western Australia
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A natural spa pool in the middle of a National Park. Dreamy.
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Swimming hole in gorge
10. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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Paradise for swimmers, and for everyone else too.
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Overwater bungalows in Pacific
11. Hahei Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
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Fresh white sand, rolling surf, and a sea breeze. Perfection.
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12. Pamukkale Springs, Hierapolis, Turkey
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Soak your tired bones in stunning natural hot springs.
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13. Lokrum Island, Croatia
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Swim off the rocks on this serene island, or wallow in the lagoon.
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14. Taormina, Sicily
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Explore black sand beaches, or feel smooth pebbles beneath your feet in the waves.
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15. Estany Primer, Andorra
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A jaw-dropping glacial lake, in the Andorran Pyrenees.
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