Natural pools are always a sight to behold. Carved into the rock, carved out of the sea, lit only by lanterns, filled with thermal water. Each has its own characteristics. But what are the most beautiful natural pools in the world? And where are they located?
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Aoni Onsen (Japan)
Forget about internet, all you who enter! In this oasis of peace and tranquility immersed in pristine nature, there's no Wi-Fi, no phone service, and electricity is replaced by oil lamps. There are four pools: three indoor and one outdoor, called a "rotenburo," made of stone and surrounded by a traditional garden. Nothing better if you want to (literally) unplug.
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Mona Vale Rock Pool (Australia)
Diving into the ocean without having to worry about its dangerous currents is an experience to be had at the Mona Vale natural pools. Both rock pools, one larger about 30 meters long, the other smaller suitable for children, are the equivalent of paradise on earth. At high tide, the water surrounds them, making it feel like you're floating in the ocean.
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Pamukkale (Türkiye)
If there's one place that seems straight out of a fairytale, it's Pamukkale, the "cotton castle" located in Denizli province, southwestern Turkey. The association with cotton stems from the white color of the natural complex, populated by marvelous natural pools with thermal waters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Saturnia Thermal Baths (Italy)
Le spa The thermal springs of Saturnia are our "Pamukkale." Here, too, over the millennia, thermal water has carved out marvelous terraced pools in the travertine rock. The rejuvenating water shimmers azure. Wonder is within reach!
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Bait-Al-Afreet (Oman)
Ever swam in a crater? There's always a first time! Your dream can be fulfilled by traveling to Oman. It's not exactly within reach, but every now and then you have to treat yourself to a little luxury! Swimming in the waters of Bait-Al-Afreet, the so-called "Devil's House," is a unique experience, one that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Zacatón (Mexico)
It is one of the deepest and most mysterious cenotes in the world, located in Rancho El Nacimiento., in Mexico. The water, which reaches over 330 meters deep, smells of sulfur. The area is protected, and only highly experienced divers are permitted to dive in this natural paradise.
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Giola Lagoon
Should you ever reach the island of Thassos, in Greece, seize the unmissable opportunity to dive into the emerald waters of Gioia, a rock pool created by Zeus himself! It's shaped like an eye and doesn't look "real." But it is!
Blue Lagoon (Iceland)
In the land of geysers and volcanoes lies a wonderland called the "Blue Lagoon." A geothermal lake whose waters maintain a constant temperature of 39 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit). Located in Grindavik, about 39 km from the capital, Reykjavik, it is popular with people from all over the world. Next stop: Iceland!
Pool of Venus (Italy)
From Iceland, we quickly move to Sicily, where, on the island of Vulcano, in the Aeolian archipelago, we find a natural cave surrounded by tuff and basalt rocks known as "Venus' Pool." The name says it all! And it reveals that none other than the goddess of love loved to dive into its marvelous waters.
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Devil's Pool (Zambia)
You've probably heard of Victoria Falls, but you're probably still unaware of the existence of the mysterious "Devil's Pool," which lies right on the edge of the famous falls along the Zambezi River. The natural pool offers a breathtaking but unsettling view, as it allows you to look directly over the precipice. In fact, to swim in its waters, you must heed the guides' instructions. The devil is plotting behind your back, but the most daring can try to challenge him... at their own risk!
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