UK seaside town with stunning views compared to the Caribbean
Gourock pool in Scotland sits right next to the Clyde estuary
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A swimming pool in Scotland has been described as “the best in the country” whilst being likened to “being in the Caribbean”,
Gourock pool in Scotland sits right next to the Clyde estuary and offers spectacular views across the sea.
The pool also offers open air swimming in heated saltwater and the vista from the pool takes in Holy Loch, Loch Long and Gare Loch on the other side of the estuary with the picturesque hills in between.
The facility has been refurbished with modern and contemporary changing facilities and has a pool terrace for sunbathing.
The water is heated to 30C to make sure it's warm all year round
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As well as sunny swimming, it also offers people the chance to swim beneath the night sky as part of its "starlight swims".
According to Inverclyde Leisure who maintains it, the heated pool and the stars create the perfect atmosphere.
“There's no better way to make the most of fresh, crisp summer evenings than with a starlight swim under a clear sky and glistening stars," they said.
'Take a night-time dip in our open air pool and let the warmth of the pool create the perfect atmosphere."
A University of Glasgow student described it as “hands down the best pool in Scotland”.
Others have also been full of praise for it on TripAdvisor, with some even saying they felt like they were abroad.
One wrote: "I could have been in the Caribbean or Italy, where I was just back from.
“It was glorious, sun was shining and when you look up at the sky you could be anywhere in the world."
The pool was included in the Guardian's list of the country's best lidos
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Another wrote: "Chilling out on the sun loungers after my swims made me think this could have been mistaken for somewhere abroad.
"I loved it and will make this a part of my routine now!"
The facility was also listed on the Guardian's list of the country's best lidos last summer.
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