Where do we find the beaches with the blueest and clearest waters in the world? There are 23 places to swim without moderation!
Earth is covered to 71% water , from the oceans to the mountain lakes, to the lagoons of the jungle. Over time, the names and limits of these water areas have constantly changed reflecting political, geographic and historical events and events. Regardless of their current name or territory they are today, hundreds of water bodies attract visitors year after year due to their natural appearance Blue crystalline. And as long as they are well maintained, they will continue to do so for years. If you take care of it as soon as possible...
Discover these 23 places where you can find some of the the clearest and blueest waters the planet.
1. Bora-Bora, French Polynesia
Flickr – Pierre Lesage
Bora Bora attracts tourists from all over the world who are looking to get a better insight into the turquoise waters of the island. Bora Bora’s most popular seaside resorts on the water. The white sand surrounding the island is there for many concerning the clarity and color of the water.
2. island of Achutupu (or island of the dog), Panama
scottsporleder.com – Scott Sporleder
Dog Island (or the island of the dog) is one of the San Blas islands off the northern coast of Panama.
3. Lake of five flowers, China
Flickr – Peter
The 5-flower lake is part of the Jiuzhaigou Valley, one of China’s natural reserves. The clarity of the shallow lake allows you to see the many tree trunks falling in that intersect. The lake often takes the colours of the surrounding forest.
4. Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
Flickr – Mike Behnken
The Phi Phi Islands Archipelago consists of two large islands (Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Leh) as well as several smaller islands. The waters are known for their clarity as well as for the dizzy limestone cliffs that spring from the water. The shooting of the famous film d’inspiration Travel La Plage took place on Ko Phi Phi Leh.
5. Cayos Cochinos, Honduras
scottsporleder.com – Scott Sporleder
One of the most discreet destinations in this list, the Cayos Cochinos are protected by the Honduran government and remain outside the limits of commercial fishing. Islets are a true example of the word "virgin". They also house some of the best (and most still unknown) scuba diving spots in the world.
6. Lake Moraine, Canada
Flickr – Karl Johnson
Located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Lake Moraine is fed by glaciers. The ice sediment deposited by the runoff gives the lake its blue-green color. Lake Moraine has been used for wallpaper Windows 7, Bing, Blackberry, Palm, Android...
7. Maldives
Flickr – Nic Adler
Maldives, also known as the “Republic of Maldives”, is an island rosary located in the Indian Ocean. It is the lowest nation above sea level in the world. The waters around the 26 atolls offer some of the best places in the world to practice snorkeling and diving.
8. Navagio, or the Baie du Naufrage, Greece
Flickr – imagea.org
Along the coasts of Zante (or Zakynthos), one of the Ionian islands, the beach of Navagio (also known as the Bay of Shipwreck) attracts thousands of tourists every year. In addition to its limestone cliffs and clear blue water, it is famous for being a BASE jumping spot.
9. Island of Linapacan, Philippines
scottsporleder.com – Scott Sporleder
Located in the remote province of Palawan, Linapacan is surrounded by quiet beaches and super clear waters.
10. Lake Jenny, United States
Flickr – Jeff Clow
Just east of Grand Teton National Park in the west of Wyoming, the clear waters of Jenny Lake often create picturesque reflections.
11. Lake Pukaki, New Zealand
Flickr – Florian Bugiel
Drawing its strong blue colour from rock flour (or glacial), Lake Pukaki is a mountain lake powered by a glacier. It is the largest of the three near parallel lakes in the Mackenzie Basin.
12. Moorea, French Polynesia
Flickr - vgm8383
Because of its blue waters and its surrounding idyllic landscape (which is mainly green), Moorea is a popular honeymoon destination in Westerners who seek to relax and take full view of it.
13. Great coral barrier, Australia
scottsporleder.com – Scott Sporleder
Known as the world's largest coral reef system and the most popular diving spot on the planet, the Grande Barrière de Corail is submerged in clear blue water. Thanks to this clarity, the barrier can be seen from space.
14. Corfu, Greece
Flickr – Trish Hartmann
The waters off the coast of Corfu, the second largest of the Ionian Islands, offer amazing visibility and clarity. The island is visited by tourists from all over the world, and mainly Scandinavian, British and German. The beach of the Canal d’Amour in Sidari is one of the most famous of Corfu.
15. Lake Tahoe, United States
Flickr – Steve Dunleavy
After the Great Lakes, Lake Tahoe is the largest lake in the United States in volume (and deepest after the Crater Lake). While many parts of the lake can be incredibly dark due to the depth, size and runoff of the stormy waters, the shores of Lake Tahoe have the true colours of the water.
16. Tulum, Mexico
Flickr – Camilo Gonzalez
While Tulum houses the ruins of a pre-Columbian Mayan city, it also attracts tourists for its white sand and crystalline water.
17. Lake Peyto, Canada
Flickr – Dave Hensley
Lake Peyto is located in Banff National Park. Photos of this lake may seem to be retouched to the computer as water has bright colors. The large amount of rock flour, deposited following the melting of glaciers, gives the lake its blue color.
18. Aragusuku Island (Panari), Japan
Flickr – Ippei ' Janine Naoi
Panari, also known as Aragusuku, and the other Okinawa Islands are the farthest part of Japan, which is just a few hundred kilometres east of Taiwan.
19. Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
Flickr – Exilism
Two main islands, Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kesil, are the Perhentian Islands off the eastern coast of Malaysia. When combined with crystalline water, the white sand of these islands offers an epic diving experience. Males, turtles, black tip sharks, and multicolored reef fish can be seen among other reef residents.
20. To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa
Credit – Abhimanyu Sabnis
Located in Lotofaga, a small village on the island of Upolu, Samoa, To Sua Ocean Trench is a large pool surrounded by greenery from all sides. The clear water, with a bright blue, is deep 30 meters. To Sua translates into "great hole".
21. Whitehaven Beach, Australia
Flickr – Jeremy Vandel
Whitehaven Beach sand, a 7 km stretch in the Whitsunday Islands, off the Queensland coast, is 98% silica, which explains its fine texture and bright white colour. From the sky, shallow waters and clear sand create interesting grounds.
22. Crater Lake, United States
Flickr – Raul Diaz
The main attraction of the national park of the same name in Oregon, the Crater Lake has both a dark and clear blue colour. The lake is located in a caldeira, which was created after the collapse of Mount Mazama volcano over 7,000 years ago.
23. Wineglass Bay, Australia
Flickr – Rob Taylor
Famous for its white sand beaches and sapphire waters, Wineglass Bay is an isolated place in the Freycinet National Park in Tasmania. Hiking, sailing and fishing are particularly popular in the region. From the surrounding mountains, you can better understand the clarity of its waters.
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