posted by Christine on Jul 11
When somebody says lagoon, I’m sure a picture of a body of water comes into mind instantly. A lagoon is just that - it is a shallow body of salt or brackish water that is separated from the sea or ocean either by coral reefs or sandbanks. The word lagoon may have originated from the Venetian word laguna meaning “empty space”. With that definition, the waters in the middle of a barrier reef or atoll reefs like the ones in French Polynesia would be considered as lagoons.
Usually, lagoons formed by the growth of coral reefs make the lagoon quite pretty with the water turning bluish and the surrounding area, green. here are some of the most beautiful lagoons I’ve seen.
Christmas Island - Kiritimati is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands and is known to be the island that has the greatest land area of any coral atoll. The island is also the first inhabited place on Earth to experience New Year’s Day each year. A funny fact is that although the name Kiritimati sounds Polynesian, you just have to replace “ti” with “s” and it sounds a lot like Christmas.
Lagoa dos Patos - Lagoa dos Patos is located in Rio Grande do Sul in Southern Brazil and is the second largest lagoon in Latin America. It is seperated from the Atlantic ocean by a sand bar around 8 kilometers wide. Apparently, it is the the remains of an ancient depression in the coastline.
Balos Lagoon - Balos Lagoon is located at the western coast of Crete, Greece near Kissamos. It is also recognized the one of the most beautiful spots in the area. It’s a few minutes away from Gramvoussa by boat but its warm turquoise waters is something that you won’t forget for a long time.
Blue Lagoon - A geothermal spa in Iceland and one of the most visited attractions in the country. The lagoon itself is fed by the water output of a geothermal power plant near it keeping the bathing and swimming area of the spa at around 40 degrees celcius. The water is rich in silica and sulfur. The spa is known for treating skin diseases like psoriasis.
Bora Bora - I have to admit that this well-known island still has the most beautiful looking lagoon I’ve ever seen. Bora Bora is an island located in French Polynesia and is surrounded by a barrier reef and lagoon. Many species of sharks inhabit the waters around it and snorkeling or diving is still one of the best activities for this destination. Over-the-water bungaloes have become a standard feature of most resorts in the area since three decades ago when Hotel Bora Bora started the trend.
July 13th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
5 of the Most Beautiful Lagoons in the World…
When somebody says lagoon, I’m sure a picture of a body of water comes into mind instantly. A lagoon is just that - it is a shallow body of salt or brackish water that is seperated from the sea or ocean either by coral reefs or sandbanks. The word la…
July 13th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
5 of the Most Beautiful Lagoons in the World…
When somebody says lagoon, I’m sure a picture of a body of water comes into mind instantly. A lagoon is just that - it is a shallow body of salt or brackish water that is seperated from the sea or ocean either by coral reefs or sandbanks. The word la…
July 13th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
5 of the Most Beautiful Lagoons in the World…
When somebody says lagoon, Im sure a picture of a body of water comes into mind instantly. A lagoon is just that - it is a shallow body of salt or brackish water that is seperated from the sea or ocean either by coral reefs or sandbanks. The word lagoo…
July 14th, 2008 at 12:26 am
5 of the Most Beautiful Lagoons in the World…
When somebody says lagoon, I’m sure a picture of a body of water comes into mind instantly. A lagoon is just that - it is a shallow body of salt or brackish water that is seperated from the sea or ocean either by coral reefs or sandbanks. The word la…