A list of unique natural swimming pools and basins has been compiled. Some are bold architectural constructions, others are the result of geological phenomena. Some are located in luxury hotels, others are accessible to the public. What makes these sites particularly interesting is their diversity: there are pools hanging at several hundred meters altitude overlooking cities, geothermal basins fed directly by volcanic activity, a 40-meter deep diving pool in Italy, and even a natural basin formed in rock on a Greek island. There are also recent installations that push engineering boundaries as well as historic sites used for nearly a century. Whether you seek relaxation in thermal waters or swimming with panoramic views, this selection provides a good overview of what exists.
Marina Bay, Singapore
This outdoor rooftop pool of the hotel is located at an altitude of 200 meters and offers a 360-degree view of the city.
Ennetbürgen, Switzerland
The outdoor pool of this hotel is located at 914 meters above sea level and offers a panoramic view of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
This pool spans two levels within a rainforest. Each level features an infinity edge with a cascade flowing to the lower level.
Las Vegas, United States
A transparent tunnel goes through an aquarium containing twelve shark species. The pool features a three-story water slide and viewing area.
Grindavík, Iceland
A natural pool with mineral-rich thermal water emerging from volcanic ground, maintaining a temperature between 37-40°C.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This hotel has a thermal water pool with exclusive access for hotel guests, surrounded by black lava rocks and geothermal steam vents.
Montegrotto Terme, Italy
A diving pool with a depth of 40 meters. The pool contains multiple platforms for divers and underwater tunnels for technical dive training.
Algarrobo, Chile
A swimming pool measuring one kilometer in length and covering 8 hectares, filled with filtered seawater.
Sydney, Australia
A 50-meter saltwater pool at the edge of the Pacific Ocean that has operated for swimming since 1929.
Thassos, Greece
This oval rocky basin filled with seawater, three meters deep, was shaped by geological processes over several centuries.
Marina Bay, Singapore
A high-rise swimming pool located on the 57th floor. Glass walls enclose the swimming area and display the city's outline.
Elounda, Greece
The pool spans multiple levels and contains saltwater. The view extends across the Mediterranean coast to Spinalonga island.
Utah, United States
This 50-meter pool blends into the natural landscape and follows the contours of the red sandstone rocks of the Colorado plateau.
Soufriere, St. Lucia
These swimming pools are lined with glass tiles and come in different sizes. From here, visitors can see the Caribbean Sea and the Pitons mountains.