10 most beautiful bays in the world

Historically, many bays around the world have been strategically important ports for many nations, both economically and militarily. They have also provided shelter for ships and people during inclement weather or a place to rest after long days at sea.

But today, these bays have become favorite destinations for local residents and attract tourists from all over the world. Below are 10 of the most beautiful and famous bays that you may not know about.

10. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

2. Bay of Fundy, Canada

The Bay of Fundy is located on Canada's Atlantic coast and is famous for its high tides due to its unique shape. The difference between high and low tides can be up to 15 metres, best viewed from Hopewell Rock. At Hopewell, there are many impressive sandstone formations covered in greenery.

3. Paradise Bay, Antarctica

Antarctica has two main bays for anchoring ships: Neko Harbor and Paradise Bay. This beautiful bay is surrounded by icebergs, icebergs of varying sizes floating on the water. To see this strange beauty, you have to take a boat. Here, you can try out the rubber boat of the Chilean Antarctic penguin research team.

4. Bay of Islands, New Zealand

The Bay of Islands is a popular tourist destination in New Zealand. It consists of 144 islands, most of which are isolated and surrounded by beautiful beaches. There is a wealth of wildlife in the bay, including penguins, dolphins, whales and swordfish. It is also a popular fishing destination, with international fishing competitions often taking place.

5. Bay of Kotor, Montenegro

The Bay of Kotor is located in southern Montenegro on the Adriatic coast. It is one of the most beautiful bays in Europe. It is actually a canyon that plunges into the sea. The coastal strip of the Bay of Kotor is lined with beautiful beaches, pretty villages and resorts such as Riessend, Priest and Couture.

6. Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

Phang Nga is one of the most beautiful places in Thailand. It is located about 95km from Phuket island and has many caves above and below the water, as well as some limestone islands up to 300 meters high. The most famous island is Koh Ping Ghan, also known as James Bond island where the famous movie of the same name was filmed.

7. Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

Victoria Harbour is the deepest seaport in the world and also the busiest seaport with ships, boats and boats passing through every day. It is a popular tourist destination in Hong Kong. You can see the skyscrapers on one side and the Tsim Sha Tsui sea on the other side connecting to mainland Asia. The best way to see Victoria Harbour is to take a boat ride away from the shore, from here you can see the skyline blending with the high-rise buildings.

8. Port Jackson, Australia

Jackson Harbour is a famous natural harbour of Sydney, Australia. It is one of the important factors that create the beauty of this busy city. The harbour has many bays, beaches, lagoons and the most famous is the Sydney Opera House and the iron bridge connecting the two sides of the bay.

9. San Francisco Bay, USA

10. Guanabara Bay, Brazil