One of the best things about summer is lounging by the pool on a hot summer day surrounded by good friends and cold drinks. When it comes to swimming pools, the bigger the better but no backyard pool can compete with some of the most luxurious pools in the world. Well, except for maybe this $2 million dollar pool which looks incredible for a backyard pool.
Epic destinations will tantalize you with infinity swimming pools that defy gravity and pools so large, they will leave you breathless. Here are 35 of the most impressive and beautiful swimming pools in the world and they’re definitely worth the trip to experience them.
1) Laucala Island Resort in Fiji features an above ground lap pool within a larger swimming pool.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Laucala Island Resort in Fiji.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-01.jpg?resize=720%2C360&ssl=1)
2) Arena Badeschiff’s swimming pool in Berlin floats inside the River Spree and is the perfect place to spend the summer.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Arena Badeschiff's swimming pool in Berlin.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-02.jpg?resize=720%2C540&ssl=1)
3) The swimming pool at the Mardan Palace Antalya Hotel in Turkey.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Mardan Palace Antalya Hotel in Turkey.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-03.jpg?resize=720%2C540&ssl=1)
4) The swimming pool at Purobeach Porto Montenegro’s which sits in Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Purobeach Porto Montenegro’s which sits in Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-04.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
5) The Gold energy pool at St. Regis in Lhasa, Tibet.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Gold energy pool at St. Regis in Lhasa, Tibet.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-05.jpg?resize=720%2C609&ssl=1)
6) The swimming pool at the Hotel Caruso on Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Hotel Caruso on Italy’s Amalfi Coast.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-06.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
7) The swimming pool at the Hanging Gardens Ubud Hotel in Bali, Indonesia.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Hanging Gardens Ubud Hotel in Bali, Indonesia.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-07.jpg?resize=720%2C437&ssl=1)
8) The swimming pool at Alila Uluwatu resort in Bali, Indonesia.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Alila Uluwatu resort in Bali, Indonesia.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-08.jpg?resize=720%2C480&ssl=1)
9) The swimming pool at the Boucan by Hotel Chocolat in St. Lucia.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Hotel Chocolat in St. Lucia.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-09.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
10) The swimming pool at the Qualia hotel on Hamilton Island.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Qualia hotel on Hamilton Island.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-10.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
11) Sanctuary Swala’s pool in Tanzania, Africa.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Sanctuary Swala’s pool in Tanzania, Africa.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-11.jpg?resize=720%2C480&ssl=1)
12) The swimming pool at the Cambrian in Switzerland.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - The Cambrian in Switzerland.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-12.jpg?resize=720%2C480&ssl=1)
13) Neptune pool at the Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-13.jpg?resize=720%2C540&ssl=1)
14) The swimming pool at LeCrans Hotel and Spa in Crans Montana, Switzerland.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - LeCrans Hotel and Spa in Crans Montana, Switzerland.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-14.jpg?resize=720%2C320&ssl=1)
15) The rooftop swimming pool at the Standard in Los Angeles, California.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - The Standard in Los Angeles, California.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-15.jpg?resize=720%2C480&ssl=1)
16) The Oberoi Udaivilas swimming pools on the shore of Lake Pichola in Udaipur, India.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - The Oberoi Udaivilas pool on the shore of Lake Pichola in Udaipur, India.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-16.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
17) Giola Lagoon pool near the village of Astris on Thassos in the Greek Islands.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Giola Lagoon pool near the village of Astris on Thassos in the Greek Islands.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-17.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
18) The Library pool in Koh Samui, Thailand.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - The Library pool in Koh Samui, Thailand.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-18.jpg?resize=720%2C480&ssl=1)
19) Blue Lagoon Geothermal Resort pool in Grindavík, Iceland.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Blue Lagoon Geothermal Resort pool in Grindavík, Iceland.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-19.jpg?resize=720%2C405&ssl=1)
20) The swimming pool at the Skye hotel in São Paolo, Brazil
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Skye hotel in São Paolo, Brazil](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-20.jpg?resize=720%2C480&ssl=1)
21) The swimming pools at Richard Branson’s Necker Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Richard Branson’s Necker Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-21.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
22) The swimming pools at the Katikies hotel in Santorini Greece.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Katikies hotel in Santorini Greece.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-22.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
23) The swimming pools at the Nandana Villas in The Bahamas.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Nandana Villas in The Bahamas.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-23.jpg?resize=720%2C480&ssl=1)
24) The swimming pools at the Biras Creek hotel on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Biras Creek hotel on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-24.jpg?resize=720%2C540&ssl=1)
25) The infinity pool at the Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-25.jpg?resize=720%2C498&ssl=1)
26) The swimming pools at the Belmond Jimbaran Puri resort in Bali, Indonesia.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Belmond Jimbaran Puri resort in Bali, Indonesia.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-26.jpg?resize=720%2C300&ssl=1)
27) Chongwe River House pool in Zambia, Africa.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Chongwe River House pool in Zambia, Africa.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-27.jpg?resize=720%2C404&ssl=1)
28) The swimming pools at the Velassaru Resort in the Maldives.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Velassaru Resort in the Maldives.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-28.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
29) Golden Nugget pool in Las Vegas, Nevada.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Golden Nugget pool in Las Vegas, Nevada.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-29.jpg?resize=720%2C480&ssl=1)
30) The San Alfonso del Mar Seawater Pool in Algarrobo, Chile is one of the largest swimming pools in the world.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - The San Alfonso del Mar Seawater Pool in Algarrobo, Chile](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-30.jpg?resize=720%2C478&ssl=1)
31) Spa pool at the One & Only Reethi Rah Resort in Maldives
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World -](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-31.jpg?resize=720%2C300&ssl=1)
32) The swimming pools at the Sarojin resort in Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Thailand.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - One & Only Reethi Rah Resort in Maldives](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-32.jpg?resize=720%2C550&ssl=1)
33) The swimming pools at the Jumeirah Dhevanafushi resort in the Maldives.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Jumeirah Dhevanafushi resort in the Maldives.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-33.jpg?resize=720%2C479&ssl=1)
34) The rooftop pool deck at the Hotel Fasano in Rio de Janeiro overlooks the Sugarloaf mountain and Ipanema beach.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - Hotel Fasano in Rio de Janeiro](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-34.jpg?resize=720%2C540&ssl=1)
35) The Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore features an incredible infinity pool on the 57th floor.
![35 Epic Swimming Pools From Around the World - The Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/35-Swimming-Pools-From-Around-the-World-35.jpg?resize=720%2C540&ssl=1)
H/t: LifeBuzz
Any of these pools are worthy of being on your bucket list because pictures don’t do them justice and should be experienced in person. Please share these incredible swimming pools from around the world with your friends and family.