Natural harbours

A harbour is a sheltered body of water where ships, boats, and barges can be docked. Sometimes, these harbours can be natural, and some of these which are of great interest to travellers.

Understand
A natural harbour is a landform where a section of a body of water is protected and deep enough to allow anchorage and many such harbours are rias. Natural harbours have long been of great strategic naval and economic importance, and many great cities of the world are based near a natural harbour. Having a protected harbour also reduces and eliminates the need for breakwaters as it will result in calmer waves inside the harbour.

Prepare
Most natural harbours are usually free to access and no special permits are required. However, some harbours may need permits to access and are not open to the public. Before going, check if any permit is needed to go to the harbour you are intending to go to.

American Samoa


 England 


 * Poole harbour. The second biggest natural harbour in the world. This harbour is extremely shallow however, so boats have to navigate through dredged paths in the sea bed.