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“bring me that horzion” said once captain jack sparrow while watching over the ocean up to the horizon and enjoying the unbelievable view he got.

regarding to this we did a short research about hotels possessing an infinity pool. an infinity pool is a swimming or reflecting pool that produces a visual effect of water extending to the horizon, vanishing, or extending to “infinity”. an incredible moment for the “tricked” guest seeing the water not having an end, flowing in an ocean or floating in the air. a lot of luxurious hotels already have these pools and more  are acquiring to get one as this pools are getting more and more popular among the clients.

however, the following post will include some hotels in spain or portugal which are possesing an infinity pool, and offering these memorable moments of an unforgettable view

 

fuerteventura, canary islands    

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gran canaria, canary island

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lisboa, portugal

the secret of the red color of the water is the mosaic. from this infinitypool you have the best view of the tajo and the alfarma district

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gran canaria, canary island

enjoy this pool in the south of the island. the pool is surrounded by the dunes of maspalomas, giving you the illusion that  the water ends in a nowhere.

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alicante

a place of silent, turning off the mind and forget about everything and just enjoy this infinity pool in the natural park of sierra frost. who is not searching time by times a place to escape for

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 barcelona

in this hotel it is possible just to hang around, relax and enjoy the view while being on the terrace with the infinity pool, lying in one of the sunbeds and enjoying snacks, tapas and cocktails directly from   the bar of this balcony

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almancil, portugal

this hotel is located in portugal, more specific it is in the residential area of quinta do lago. a special service of this hotel is offering underwater music

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ibiza, balearic islands

in a pine forest hidden hotel located on a 180 meter high cliff, which is perfectly integrated in natura. they have 8 pools filled with seawater linked with the “cascadas suspendidads”. through this waterfalls the water flows like an endless cascada towards the sea.

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 tenerife, canary islands        

surrounded by a  big garden, this hotel is located in the south of tenerife. this infinity pool consists of saltwater. besides the water is heated so that the clients can enjoy also this pool in colder periods.

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sóller, mallorca

overlooking the port of sóller, with a beautiful sunset. couples are welcome to enjoy this moment with a smalldrink.

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when you think of mallorca, you think of the sun, beaches, sand, blue waters, and the heat heat heat. yet if you “dare” to visit the island any time between the end of january and the middle of february, you’ll have the chance to witness an amazing natural phenomenon: the blossoming of the almond trees in mallorca.

it is at this time of the year that mallorca becomes a paradise for painters, writers, photographers, artists who get inspired by this wonderful show of nature! if you´re into nature and photography, and have been looking for that perfect spanish self-made souvenir, then go hiking, biking or walking along the almond fields in mallorca, or take a train ride on the old sóller railway for some picture-perfect views.

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almendros en flor + from mallorca es asi tambien

painting by santiago rusiñol – almendros en flor en mallorca (1902), and the inspiration

 

the thought of an entire almond blossom island is truly romantic and ethereal. the thousands of almond trees have been reportedly planted by an arab king for his scandinavian-born love who missed her snowy homeland, what could be more romantic than that?

more pragmatically, it was probably the romans, who took it from the greek, who introduced the cultivation of almonds in the balearic archipelago. yet even in the greek mythology, the almond tree has a magical romantic story.

the beautiful princess phyllis was transformed by the gods into a leafless and bare tree after she had her heart broken by her fiancée, who left her at the altar. when the fiancée returned, he wept at the sight of such a sad tree that used to be his beautiful love. his tears turned into the beautiful almond trees that now cover many mediterranean regions.

from theory4 and flicktickr2009 from anieto2k and canalviajes

 

spain is the second largest producer of almonds, grown all over the mediterranean region, and are the base for favourite spanish sweets like the turrón and the marzipan.

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traditional turrón and marzipan figures

 

the almond blossoms cover mallorca at the perfect time to represent the new year and a new beginning, a rebirth, a sign of prosperity and good hopes for what the year will bring along!

 

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