10 spectacular ‘must-see’ blue lagoons Posted on 19 September 2018 Tags:#theblyde, Lagoon, Pretoria, The Blyde Pretoria has it’s own large, languid, blue lagoon thanks to a partnership between Balwin Properties and Crystal Lagoons. The new housing development known as The Blyde, which opened earlier this month also boasts a restaurant, gym, spa, concierge, laundromat, and sports fields. The estate was constructed over two years at a cost of R4.2 billion and includes the 1.5-hectare (roughly the size of two rugby fields) clear-water lagoon where residents can sail, kayak, SUP or float on a lilo. While The Blyde offers an artificial oasis to locals, if you’re looking to enjoy the real thing, we reccommend a visit to one of the 10 beautiful lagoons (listed below) dotted across our planet… View this post on Instagram #TheBlyde #Pretoria this place is beautiful A post shared by Thato Lehana (@thatolehana) on Sep 16, 2018 at 8:11am PDT 1. Blue Lagoon, Iceland The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa in southwestern Iceland near Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula, about 45 minutes drive from the capital Reykjavik. With water temperatures at 39°C all year round, it’s a popular tourist spot and it’s advised that you pre-book days or even weeks prior to your planned visit. Entry as a day visitor will cost you from €55 (about R945). Visit at night in summer and enjoy the midnight sun or you can hope to catch the Aurora Borealis in winter. View this post on Instagram #iamtb . #TravelRepost @thewanderfullylost in … Iceland / Islandia . ・ That one time in Iceland when I was actually warm ❄ . Esa vez en Islandia cuando estuve realmente calientita ❄ . . #iceland #islandia #bluelagoon #bluelagooniceland #europe #europa #travelblogger #travel #viajar #viaje #viajes #instatravel #travelgram #mytravelgram #traveler #backpacker #traveling #travelling #wanderlust #ilovetravel #travelphotography A post shared by World TravelBloggers Community (@travelbloggeres) on Sep 17, 2018 at 7:11am PDT 2. The Great Blue Hole, Lighthouse Reef, Belize The Great Blue Hole is not really a lagoon, but an underwater sinkhole, near the centre of the Lighthouse Reef atoll about 100km off the coast of Belize. According to belize.com, it’s the ‘world’s largest natural formation of its kind’ and forms part of the larger Barrier Reef Reserve System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a populart location for SCUBA diving and a number of shark species as well as many fish, for instance groupers, can be found here. View this post on Instagram Kicked off our next adventure with a flight around the blue hole! #thegreatbluehole was formed during the last ice age, it’s almost 1,000ft wide and 400ft deep. It is a diving mecca & a must see from above. #greatbluehole #belize #tropicair #explore #travel #lifeisgood @allimpitts A post shared by Nic & Allison Pitts (@na_pitts) on Sep 9, 2018 at 3:47pm PDT View this post on Instagram Time for some free diving, don’t you think? #Belize #LighthouseReef A post shared by Travel Belize (@travelbelize) on Sep 13, 2018 at 9:15am PDT 3. Blue Lagoon, Camino, Malta The Blue Lagoon off the coast of Comino Island (part of the Maltese islands) is not exactly a lagoon. The crystal-clear body of water lies between Comino Island and a few other small isles off its coast. Although these don’t form a continuous barrier from the surrounding ocean, it’s know as Blue Lagoon and it’s beautiful. Local travel sites warn that it gets very crowded in July and August, so a shoulder season visit in September may be more pleasant. View this post on Instagram Magic time at 📍#bluelagooncomino 🧙🏻♀️ . . . Beautiful photo by @kurtarrigo 🙏 . . . . #bluelagoon #bluelagoonisland #beach #beachbody #beachgirl #beaches #sun #sunset #sea #holiday #vacation #visiting #nature #pic #photography #malta #malta🇲🇹 #maltaisland #malta2018 A post shared by Blue Lagoon, Comino, Malta (@bluelagooncomino) on Sep 18, 2018 at 1:27am PDT View this post on Instagram Jump to freedom 🤸🏼♂️🏊🏼♂️ 📍#bluelagooncomino . . . Beautiful photo by @howfarfromhome 🙏 . . . . #bluelagoonmalta #beach #beaches #beachlife #beachgirl #beachcontent #beautiful #boat #holiday #visiting #vacation #vacation🌴 #island #islandlife🌴 #malta #malta_vgb #malta🇲🇹 #maltaisland #maltagram #sun #sea #summer #summerlove #summervibes #pic #photography #pictureoftheday A post shared by Blue Lagoon, Comino, Malta (@bluelagooncomino) on Aug 2, 2018 at 3:48am PDT 4. Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia According to visitnwsw.com, Lord Howe Island’s ‘crystal-clear lagoon is protected by a barrier reef,’ which UNESCO claims is ‘the world’s most southerly true coral reef’. View this post on Instagram This little paradise is closer than you think! Meet Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia 🌺🌴☀🌊 . . . . . #lordhoweisland #lordhoweislandtourism #nsw #visitnsw #australia #paradise #dreamy #dreamisland #holidayfeelings #holidaydestination #beach #beaches #beachlife #beachvibes #schoolholiday A post shared by ACBI (@acbisydney) on Sep 17, 2018 at 7:04pm PDT 5. Ölüdeniz Lagoon, Turkey Ölüdeniz beach on Turkey’s West Coast, east of Izmir, is free for all to visit – while the lagoon lies within the bounds of the Ölüdeniz National Park (Ölüdeniz Tabiat Parkı) where visitors need to pay an entry fee. According to Lonely Planet, ‘Both the public beach and lagoon get heavily crowded in summer, but, with the mountains soaring above you, it’s still a lovely place to while away a few hours.’ This is a popular spot for tandem paragliding. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buse Özkaya (@busediye1i) on Sep 17, 2018 at 8:40am PDT 6. Twin Lagoon, Coron Island, Palawan – Phillipines It takes about 30 minutes by boat from Coron Town to reach the twin lagoons. Boats dock at the first lagoon, while the second is hidden and only accessible through a crevice under a rock at low tide. There is only enough space for two or three swimmers to crawl through at a time, alternatively you can climb a wooden ladder at high tide to take you over the rock. The water is a mixture of salt and fresh water and according to shoestringtravelers.com is clear enough to view fish swimming around without the need for a pair of goggles and snorkel, although these are handy if you prefer the view from beneath the surface. View this post on Instagram Tropical wonderlust at Coron, Palawan 🇵🇭🏝 – Have you been here? – Video by: @liverichmedia Always #wondermore A post shared by Lester Cobangco (@lester.co25) on Sep 11, 2018 at 2:03pm PDT 7. Nanuya Levu (Turtle Island), Fiji Nanuya Levu Lagoon is situated between the Nanuya Lailai and Nanuya Levu islands, and is the location of the 1980 movie The Blue Lagoon, starring Brooke Sheilds and Christopher Atkin. Other scenes from the popular film were shot in Comino Island, Malta (featured above) and Champagne Bay, Vanuatu as well as Jamaica. This dreamy lagoon is worthy of a visit, but it certainly won’t be a budget getaway. Nanuya Levu Island is privately owned by The Yasawa Group in Fiji and is home to the five-star Turtle Island Resort. View this post on Instagram Нануя Леву, Фиджи Здесь снимали знаменитый фильм “голубая лагуна” А вы смотрели эту киноленту? #nanuyalevu#fiji #fiji #islands#bluelagoon #thebluelagoon#фиджи#голубаялагуна#нануялеву#отдых#отдых2017 #горящиетуры#дешевыетуры#горящиетурыизалматы#горящиетурыизастаны#острова#отдыхзимой#море#sea#hottours#almaty #nicetrip A post shared by Турагенство NICE TRIP Алматы (@nicetripalmaty) on Mar 15, 2017 at 1:13am PDT 8. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Maranhão, Brazil This national park in the north of Brazil (east of São Luis) receives a bucket-load of rain from January to June, which fills the many pockets between dunes. These stretch from the coast to about 20km inland. The rainwater lagoons attract visitors between the months of July and September when the worst of the rains are over and before the wind picks up in October, which combined with increasing temperatures causes these lagoons to evaporate again. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stelle dell’Oceano Viaggi (@stelledelloceano_viaggiturismo) on Sep 18, 2018 at 12:29am PDT 9. Kiholo Bay Lagoon, Kailua-Kona Island, Hawaii This narrow lagoon surrounded by volcanic rock can be reached by foot along a dusty walking path. According to myhawaiitraveler.com, ‘Kiholo Bay was once the site of an ancient Hawaiian fishpond built by King Kamehameha the Great in 1820, which was destroyed by a Mauna Loa volcanic eruption in 1859. It is an azure haven to nesting turtles, countless fish and rare wildlife.’ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Bain (@taylorrr_bain) on Dec 15, 2017 at 10:58am PST View this post on Instagram Majesty 🐢 #turtle #bluelagoon #kiholobay #bigisland #hawaii #kona #kailua #kailuakona A post shared by Francesca Adrianà (@francescadriana) on Feb 14, 2018 at 12:14am PST 10. Aitutaki Island lagoon, Cook Islands Aitutaki in the South Pacific is made up of a main island, a roughly 50km2 turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef that surrounds the island. On Trip Advisor, Linda Yorba from Califonrnia describes Aitutaki as the, ‘most beautiful lagoon in the world. The size, clarity and accessibility of this lagoon makes it one of the finest in the world. It is the main reason for travelling here and you will not be disappointed’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aitutaki Beach Houses (@aitutakibeachhouses) on Sep 13, 2018 at 12:14am PDT &Nbsp; View this post on Instagram A post shared by LIFE’S LOST LUGGAGE (@lifes_lost_luggage_) on Sep 8, 2018 at 9:01am PDT Related Posts Rahiem Johnson: Why representation in travel matters 27 March 2023 Founded by Rahiem Johnson, Tray Table Seat Back is a Black-owned travel business that aims... read more 7 great spots to picnic near Cape Town 1 November 2022 Looking for somewhere to kick your feet up and embrace the warm days in Cape... read more 6 best beach campsites in SA 14 June 2022 From bucket-and-spade seaside spots to rugged and remote coastal coves, we’ve got your camping weekends covered.... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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