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Giola is among the best natural swimming pools in the world

Located on the island of Thassos, Greece, this lagoon is a unique water reservoir, which provides a pleasant swimming experience right next to the sea

Newsroom August 7 02:13

Now that the temperature rises it’s hard not to imagine that that you take a dip in the cool, crystal clear waters of a paradise on earth. No matter how beautiful the endless blue of a sea is, you will be definitely be amazed of those natural swimming pools.

Giola is among the top natural pools in the world. Located on the island of Thassos, Greece, this lagoon is a unique water reservoir, which provides a pleasant swimming experience right next to the sea.

See some of the best natural swimming pools

1. Giola, Thassos, Greece

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2. Ik Kil, Cenote, Mexico

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3. Little River Canyon, Alabama

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4. Havasu Falls, Supai, Arizona

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5. Ginnie Springs, Florida

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6. Fairy Pools, Scotland

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7. Tat Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang, Laos

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8. Sliding Rock, Brevard, North Carolina

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9. Blue Lagoon Resort in Grindavik, Iceland

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