1. Sydney, Australia
Sydney Harbour is located in a relatively narrow area between two towering cliffs. However, Sydney Harbour still attracts tourists from all over the world thanks to the iconic structures: Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Next to the harbour are small bays, surrounded by pristine bushland.
In addition, the harbor also has the central business district, the sparkling waters that give Sydney its dazzling beauty. On sunny days, when the sailboats sail and the water sparkles like diamonds, there is no other harbor with such a beautiful view.
2. Kotor, Montenegro
Surrounded by stunning granite walls and with cobalt blue waters, the harbor serving the medieval walled town of Kotor is magical. Visitors can explore the back streets, small squares, old churches, and climb steep steps to a small chapel for breathtaking views of the town, the harbor and the beautiful bay on the opposite side.
3. Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour has long been one of the most important trading ports in the world. The economic importance of the harbour continues to this day, reflected in the towering skyscrapers that line both sides of the harbour.
For the best view of the harbor, take one of the old ferries that regularly ferry passengers across the harbor between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. This will give you a true view of Victoria Harbor.
4. Neko Harbor, Antarctica
Surrounded by fjords, glaciers and dominated by the majesty of Mount Francais, Neko Harbour is one of the main destinations in Antarctica. Named after a whaling ship that anchored here in the early 20th century, Neko is home to majestic humpback whales swimming around icebergs. The harbour is also a popular breeding ground for Antarctic penguins and Weddell seals.
5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro's harbor sits on a beautiful Brazilian bay with sparkling white sand beaches. For 16th-century Portuguese explorers, the harbor was a safe anchorage, a lucky omen after sailing the dangerous Atlantic.
For tourists today, Rio de Janeiro's harbor is a place where they can sightsee, boat, swim, and see the national park and the mountains that surround the harbor.
6. Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a beautiful harbor city, set on 14 islands, stretching out to Lake Mälaren, which flows into the Baltic Sea. It seems like everything in the city is designed to make the most of the harbor: from the numerous parks lining the shore, to grand buildings like the Royal Palace and City Hall overlooking the calm waters. Just outside the city and along the coast is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago, a popular recreational area dotted with small islands for visitors to rest and visit.
7. English Harbour, Antigua
English Harbour is a natural harbor at the southern tip of Antigua. The British Royal Navy established its base of operations here in the 18th century. The narrow entrance to the harbor is hard to spot, providing shelter from enemy warships. Today, the harbor is a hub for cruise ship tourists. The restored colonial buildings here give the harbor a charming charm.
Visitors can visit the old Naval base at Nelson Dockyard, which showcases workshops, buildings and other historical artifacts from the time when British naval officer Horatio Nelson was in command. On Sunday evenings, visitors can head to Shirley Heights for a band, BBQ and spectacular sunset views.
8. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver's beautiful harbor is blessed with nature. The city is surrounded by mountains, and Stanley Park, a 1,001-acre natural paradise of native forest, is almost entirely surrounded by water, and the paths along the oceanfront are great for walking. The downtown views are stunning, especially in the fall, when the mountains and parks surrounding the harbor are ablaze with red, yellow, and orange.
9. Mo'orea, French Polynesia
Mo'orea has no urban center, just small traditional villages, surrounded by lush hedgerows, bright hibiscus flowers and palm-fringed beaches. Many visitors to the Mo'orea harbor in French Polynesia say it resembles a Paul Gauguin painting.
