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Best Kayaking Destinations

Real kayaking fanatics know that the best kayaking destinations aren't going to be the ones that are around the bend. Rather, the best destinations are scattered around the world, waiting for you to explore them. But what are the very best kayaking destinations? Here are our five favorites.

Five: Scotland's West Coast. The beautiful landscapes and seascapes you'll see are just one of the advantages to this location. The chain of islands means you're going to have access to what is essentially private beaches and sea lochs, and you'll have cover if the sea becomes too difficult to handle.

Four: The Greek Islands. The islands in this area are close enough together that you can go from one city to the next without much issue, staying in beautiful Greek cities in-between you major adventures on the sea.

Three: Baja, Mexico. One of the funnest things about kayaking in this area is that you have a very diverse landscape. Desert and marine areas are all present here, by the Sea of Cortez. If you're a fan of kayaking in warm waters, this is definitely one of the best kayaking destinations.

Two: Glacier Bay, Alaska. This is not for the faint of heart, or for those who like warm water paddling, but it's as gorgeous as kayaking can get. The air here is more pure than almost anywhere else, and the peaks, meadows, and water here will keep you taking deep, fulfilled breaths of that air throughout your trip.

One: Isles of Sicily. Off the coast of the UK, and certainly a different feel of an area, the Isles of Sicily offer wonderful temperatures and a huge array of kayaking adventures. There are more relaxed areas to visit, and highly challenging rivers for those who really want to undertake a serious adventure.

The best kayaking destinations are spread all over the world, and this is just the tip of the iceberg! Keep your eyes and ears open for some of the other best kayaking destinations to keep your thirst for adventure satiated.