
Grotta della Poesia, Roca Vecchia, Italy —
Grotto della Poesia is not only a scenic pool in southern Italy, it's also an important archaeological site.

Erawan Falls, Erawan National Park, Thailand —
The seven-tiered Erawan Falls owe their name to a supposed resemblance to Erawan, the mythical three-headed elephant.

Parc National de Isalo, Isalo, Madagascar —
Aside from the swimming, the natural pool in Parc National de Isalo also attracts tourists for its dramatic scenery, challenging hikes and picnic spots -- with lemurs included.

Gunlom Plunge Pool, Northern Territory, Australia —
Perfectly located for beautiful views over Kakudu National Park, Gunlom is known for its dramatic sunsets.

Blue Lagoon, Grindavik, Iceland —
TripAdvisor user RachelRaven describes a visit to Blue Lagoon as being "like bathing on the moon."

To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa, South Pacific —
Samoa's 30-meter-deep To Sua Ocean Trench can be accessed by a very steep ladder. "Not for the faint-hearted," Caroline W from Dubai writes on TripAdvisor.

Las Grietas, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador —
The ocean water pool Las Grietas stands between two tall cliffs on the island of Santa Cruz. Visitors can either bring their own snorkel gear or rent equipment in Puerto Ayora.

Sliding Rock, North Carolina, United States —
Mother Nature has created her own water park in North Carolina. "I had so much fun sliding down the rock and splashing into the wading pool below," says SeaGreenSnail1009 from Findlay, Ohio.

Ik Kil Cenote, Eco-Arqueological Park, Mexico —
This beautiful pool sits 26 meters below ground. At 60 meters wide and 39 meters deep, Ik Kil Cenote has been the competition venue for Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series three times.

Natural Pool, Noord, Aruba —
"We thought it would be a tourist trap but it wasn't at all! One of the most beautiful things we have seen in all of North, Central and South America." says TripAdvisor user Rebecca G from Augusta, Georgia.

Nanda Blue Hole, Vanatu, South Pacific —
The aptly named Nanda Blue Hole on Vanuatu has a sheltered bar and a picnic area built next to the pool.

Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, Scotland —
Located at Glen Brittle in Scotland, Fairy Pools is a series of aquamarine pools fed by scenic -- and icy cold -- waterfalls streaming down from the Cuillin mountains.



