5 Heart-Shaped Swimming Holes Around The World

Love is in the air, so the saying goes. But it’s also in the water—if you know where to look.

From a steamy hot spring pool in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to a lovey-dovey pool in Greece plus a few more, here’s where you’ll find stunning heart-shaped swimming spots around the world.

Calilo on Ios Island in Greece

Calilo, a luxurious boutique resort on the Greek Island of Ios, leaned into love for the hotel’s design. Owner Angelos Michalopoulos designed the property, which has marble and stone-granite rooms and bathrooms with phrases like “Love” and “Joy” etched into stone-covered walls. There’s also a few different heart-shaped pools overlooking the secluded Pappas Beach, like the Rock Pools available to guests staying at the resort, as well as artistic heart pools available to guests in the Summer Hope Suite and the Alpha Love Suite.

Sandals South Coast in Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica

On the south coast of Jamaica, couples on a romantic getaway can stay in Sandals South Coast’s overwater villas that are arranged in a heart shape and that offer direct access to swimming in the sea. The villas also feature a private patio, a soaking tub for two, and they come with butler service.

Round out a romantic itinerary with spa treatments that incorporate everything from Himalayan salt stones to lavender. Couples who love water activities also enjoy Sandals because stays come with an all-inclusive scuba diving program to get out and explore the nearby reefs.

Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Hot springs are bubbling throughout Colorado, and one of the most unique places to soak is at Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, where pools at different temps and consisting of different mineral blends overlook the Colorado River.

Spend a few hours hot springs hopping between the pools in the WorldSprings adults-only area. The heart-shaped pool’s mineral blend is inspired by the Vichy Waters of France, and, according to the Iron Mountain team that researched bathing traditions worldwide, the Gallo-Romans indulged in rejuvenating soaks in the Vichy Waters as early as the 3rd century A.D.

Praia da Marinha Near Lagoa, Portugal

In the Algarve region of Portugal, a scenic overlook above Praia da Marinha makes it look as though there’s rocks rising above the water to form a heart shape. This is a bit of an illusion, but it makes for a romantic backdrop of a photo. To find the “heart-shaped” rocks, you can park at the lot above the beach and take the Seven Hanging Valleys hiking trail to the scenic overlook.

With gorgeous warm-toned cliffs and gentle waters for swimming, Praia da Marinha is among the most favored beaches in the Algarves.

Love Lagoon, Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

The best way to view this turquoise lagoon is from above, so visitors will huff it up 400 stairs in the forest to get the perfect aerial photo that includes lush greenery and varying shades of blue. There’s also an observation deck that stretches into the lagoon. The Raja Ampat area in West Papua is often on scuba diver’s bucket list because of its exceptional coral reefs teeming with marine life.

Looking for some more swimming inspiration? Check out these 20 gorgeous indoor pools or these five stunning outdoor pools worth traveling to swim in.