Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, Scotland View in gallery via Ĭlear as window panes, though cold as it gets, the Fairy Pools offer wild swims for the brave of heart and thick of blood. Just know that you’ll be climbing down rocks, so take some serious boots for the endeavor. It’s a lengthy trek, though well worth it once you see out over the Aegean Sea and dip your toes in the lagoon. The best swimming holes in the world make you earn the privilege of visiting them, with Giola being one of the toughest. Giola Natural Pool, Thassos Island, Greece View in gallery via Though a hike is required to reach it, you’ve never enjoyed so much jungle fauna or such idyllic seclusion as this. Truly a vision to behold, the emerald green of the forest when set against the light blue water of the Rio Celeste creates a gorgeous spectacle. Rio Celeste River Waterfall, Costa Rica View in gallery via Climb through the slick rocks, bathe in the waterfall, swim in the pond, or cliff dive to an untimely demise because it doesn’t get any better. Tinago Falls, Philippines View in gallery via Īll but the greatest falls in the world will pale in comparison with the impressive Tinago Falls on the relatively unknown island of Iligan. Giving the appearance of a frozen waterfall, this clifftop swimming escape offers a wide view of the world around, along with mineral-rich pools that are naturally separated, offering a bit of privacy to all. Hierve el Agua, Mexico View in gallery via It’s more than 100-feet down, so come correct, or just marvel at the jade green water from afar.
Resting on a volcanic island and fed with saltwater, this is ocean swimming without the hassle of riptides and surf. To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa View in gallery via Known as Cyprus Lake Grotto to some and Georgian Bay Grotto to others, The Grotto rests at the end of a gorgeous hike and is hidden from the sun by a cave, keeping it cool and making the turquoise lake a respite from heat waves. Texas is riddled with swimming holes, but this one also has the longest underwater cave in the state for those serious about deep exploratory diving far from the ocean. Here’s 30 top secret places to swim and get away from it all. Far from the city and tough to find, people serious about solitary swims will need to work more than a little to find these hidden gems, but the peace is well worth it.
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