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    15 Spectacular Places You Must Swim Before You Die

    Come on in, the water's fine.

    1. Busuanga Island, Philippines

    Breathtaking beaches and crystal clear water to splash in.

    2. Capri, Italy

    Explore a magnificent blue grotto, or bask on the sand.

    3. Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye

    Little lagoons of natural wonder speckled down the Cuillin mountains.

    4. Santorini, Greece

    Take a dip in the big blue sea, with the sun on your back.

    5. Gozo Island, Malta

    Swim through the famous Azure Window, or stay in the shallows.

    6. Kauai, Hawaii

    Swim past the coconut trees, or watch the sun go down over the waves.

    7. Kerala, India

    Seek shade under a fishing boat, and cool your heels in the surf.

    8. The Algarve, Portugal

    Golden sand, clear water and striking surroundings.

    9. Hamersley Gorge, Karijini National Park, North Western Australia

    A natural spa pool in the middle of a National Park. Dreamy.

    10. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

    Paradise for swimmers, and for everyone else too.

    11. Hahei Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

    Fresh white sand, rolling surf, and a sea breeze. Perfection.

    12. Pamukkale Springs, Hierapolis, Turkey

    Soak your tired bones in stunning natural hot springs.

    13. Lokrum Island, Croatia

    Swim off the rocks on this serene island, or wallow in the lagoon.

    14. Taormina, Sicily

    Explore black sand beaches, or feel smooth pebbles beneath your feet in the waves.

    15. Estany Primer, Andorra

    A jaw-dropping glacial lake, in the Andorran Pyrenees.