Top 10 Most Beautiful Places In The World
No.1 PALAWAN ISLAND
Picture a place where the most intensely
unnatural colors are real where jagged rock formations seemingly driven to
hopelessly clear water. Surrounded by rich lagoons and richer forests and
you've pictured Palawan. Largely untouched by man, It's been voted the world's
most beautiful island more than once. With its beach, El Nido also topping
List. Cartoonishly colorful and psychedelically vivid, this hidden gem is
accessible by Plane or boat and it is home to unique Wildlife. Including the
philippine Mouse deer and purple crabs.
No.2 SELJALANDS FOSS
These falls are among the best known in
Iceland and rank among the most beautiful in the world. Part of the Seljaland's
River the Falls and their 197 Foot or 60 meter drop are fed by waters from the
volcanic Glacier Eyjafjallajökull. A land of seemingly never ending rainbows Seljalandfoss
has the added bonus of a cave behind the falls aquatic curtain. Allowing
visitors of surreal viewpoint Best still the location itself is relatively easy
to access and can be seen from a nearby well used ring road.
No.3 PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK
One of Southeastern Europe's oldest
National Parks and a Unesco World heritage site since 1979. Plitvice Lakes
National Park has over 73,000 acres or 297 Square kilometres of something for
everyone. Overflowing with waterfalls, Cascades, hiking trails and Limestone
canyons. It's hard to know where to look But the lakes and their vivid colours
are the parks main dish. Plitvice actually features 16 interconnecting lakes all
of which change color thanks to minerals organisms and a trick of the sun.
No. 4 Algar de Benagil
Located on Portugal Southern coast this
seaside gem was once a fishing base region. But today the Benagil sea caves
draw visitors based on looks alone. It's best accessed by water by Kayak boat
or swimming but your efforts will be rewarded with unfathomable beauty like a
vast cathedral of Divine handiwork this natural Grotto with its rocky walls
silky sand and weathered skylight is enough to make you feel small and
Insignificant and yet protected against everything else the world has to offer.
No.5 The CLIFFS OF MOHER
Dismantled during the Napoleonic Wars Today
the only reminder of the fort for which these gorgeous cliffs were named is an
old watch tower rising 390 feet or 120 meters at Hag's head to a height of 702
feet or 214 meters down the coast the cliffs are home to 30,000 birds from 20
different species Including adorable puffins a look in any direction provides a
view of other Irish dreamscapes including the 12 pins Mountain range the Aran
Islands and the mound turks mountains.
No.6 The Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach
The world's largest structure made by
living organisms the Great Barrier Reef was constructed by corals It's home to
diverse aquatic species From whales dolphins and clownfish to Leatherback
turtles and nine kinds of seahorse. What's more the nearby, Whitehaven beach is
considered one of the planet's most beautiful and eco-friendly beaches. The
coast is lined with glorious white 98% pure, Silica sand which doesn't retain
heat meaning you can walk the shore till your heart's content and never burn
your feet.
No.7 ANTELOPE CANYON
Known to the Navajo as the place where
water runs through rocks Antelope canyon is more majestic than its name
suggests It's the product of Millennia of rainfall and floods eroding and
smoothly carving deep corridors into the Navajo Sandstone But the canyon walls
are only part of the attraction the rest is sunlight Sneaking its way through
the canyon and creating the appearance of fire. Naturally summer is the best
time to visit as the light beams are more plentiful and more interesting.
No.8 IGUAZU FALLS
One of the modern natural wonders of the
world this staggering waterfall system The largest of its kind sits on the
Argentina Brazil border Meaning big water in native languages this natural
attraction is unique in that it can be accessed from three different countries Given
its additional proximity to paraguay because something this beautiful needs to
be shared Effectively a chain of mini waterfalls the lion's share of the river
passes over a u-Shaped chasm known as the Devil's throat.
No.9 MORAINE LAKE
Situated just nine miles or 14
kilometres outside the village of lake louise in Banff national parks in view
of the Rocky Mountains is Moraine Lake fed by glaciers. This rock flower blue
Lake was once featured on the Canadian 20 dollar bill earning one view the
moniker the 20 dollar view. Among the country's most photographed locations the
Lake is Unsurprisingly popular with Hikers. It crests in late June But visitors
can take in the rockies or their reflection on Moraine lake nearly year round Before
we unveil our number one pick here are some honorable mentions
No.10 SALAR DE UYUNI
Resembling a vast unending Europe these
are the world's largest salt flat Covering a roughly 4,100 square mile or ten
thousand Square kilometer area once a proper lake in prehistoric times today
the flats are made of a 10 billion ton layer of salt under which sits between
50 to 70% of the world's lithium reserves sparse in terms of vegetation and
wildlife the almost unnaturally level flats are also packed with chemicals like
Magnesium potassium and Borax But more importantly they are eerily beautiful.
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