Beat January blues with these calming pictures of beautiful blue destinations around the world.
The Blue Eye Spring, Albania
This beautiful turqoise spring is a natural phenomenon located in the south of Albania, near the town of Sarandë. A popular tourist site, the crystal clear water attracts swimmers and divers.
Santorini, Greek Islands
Blue-roofed, whitewashed villages clinging to volcanic cliffs above black-sand beaches and the sparkling Aegean sea: the Greek Island of Santorini is simply stunning.
The Blue Ridge Mountains, USA
The dramatic Blue Ridge Mountains located in the United States are noted for their inky blue hue when viewed from a distance. Within the Blue Ridge province are two major national parks – the Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Blue Lagoon, Malta
The azure waters of the Blue Lagoon are sheltered between Comino, the smallest island in the Maltese archipelago, and the islet of Cominotto.
Jodhpur, India
Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City, epitomizes all the feudal splendour of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Here you’ll find opulent palaces and colourful bazaars.
The Blue Grotto, Italy
Accessible only by rowboat, Italy’s enchanting Blue Grotto is a sea cave on the coast of Capri. It was once the personal swimming hole of the Roman Emperor Tiberius.
Bluebells, England
A springtime joy, Bluebells carpet the ancient woodlands of England in April and May.
Chefchaouen, Morocco
The beautiful blue-hued city of Chefchaouen is located in northwest Morocco.
The Great Blue Hole, Belize
A popular spot with scuba divers, the Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole surrounded by the Lighthouse Reef off the coast of Belize.
The Blue Mountains, Jamaica
The lush Blue Mountain range is Jamaica’s largest. Its lower canopy is interspersed with famed coffee plantations, and its upper slopes are covered with mist-shrouded rainforest.
The Blue Lagoon, Iceland
The Blue Lagoon is Iceland’s premier geothermal spa. The lagoon’s bright blue waters add a surreal splash of colour to the surrounding desolate lava wilderness.
Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunisia
Sidi Bou Saïd in Tunisia was given its blue and white colour scheme by French artist and musician Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger. The white walls provide a striking background to the scores of deep-blue doors and shutters that dominate the streets and courtyards.
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