Dive into the "Maldives of Switzerland"

Plus the best places to see dazzling bioluminescence ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Valle Verzasca]( Hi all, Nestled in the majestic mountainous landscape of southern Switzerland’s Ticino region, the Valle Verzasca is one of the most legendary natural swimming pools in the country. Though visitors can dive into almost any area of the Verzasca River, most people head to the rural village of Lavertezzo. The ice-cold waters (even at the height of summer) are deep green in color, and pool forms among the rock formations where swimmers can cool off, then climb out and sunbathe after a refreshing dip. The landscape is so idyllic and the water so clear and green that Verzasca is sometimes nicknamed the “[Maldives of Switzerland]( [TAKE A DIP IN THE VALLE VERZASCA](  [guidegeek ]( OUTDOORS Uncover new ways to explore your world [The Maldives]( 7 Best Places To See Dazzling Bioluminescence If you know where to look, you can greatly increase your odds of seeing the elusive, magical illumination. [READ MORE]( [Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park]( How To Visit Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in Madagascar It’s one of the wildest looking places on earth and a must-visit national park for hikers who love exploring the world’s most unique places on foot. [ READ MOREÂ]( [clamming]( The Best Beaches for Clamming in Washington State This is one beach activity that's good for the whole family no matter the weather. [READ MORE]( [Llamas]( Wake Up To Views of the Andes in These A-Frame Mountain Cabins Feeding llamas from a jacuzzi with mountain views? Yes, please. [ READ MOREÂ]( OUTDOOR ON FILM Inspiration for the adventurous traveler on YouTube [Youtube Video Series]( [Banff]( Hiking Little Beehive in Banff National Park of Alberta [WATCH NOW]( [Maui]( How to Spend the Perfect Day in Maui, Hawaii [WATCH NOW](  FOLLOW US TO FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Linkedin](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here]( can also unsubscribe from our newsletter here](. We'll be here when you need us! Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States Copyright © 2023 Matador Network, All rights reserved.