The World’s Most Colorful Travel Destinations

A bubblegum-pink lake, majestic purple countryside, and so much more.

July 25, 2016

Man-made and natural wonders alike, the world is absolutely full of colorful destinations that appear to be straight out of a dream world. Believe it or not, these very real rainbow-bright landscapes and pastel-painted cityscapes are out there just waiting to be experienced, explored, and photographed. With extraordinary natural phenomena like the famous Rainbow Range in Zhangye, China, it’s no wonder that humans have attempted to recreate the dramatic beauty by building vibrant towns like that of Procida, Italy. A joy for your eyes and camera alike, AD has rounded up seven vivid locales that are perfect for every thrill-seeking traveler. From a purple-sand beach in Big Sur, California, to Morocco’s historic Blue City, these unbelievably colorful vacations will be next up on your bucket list.

TOPSHOT - A woman walks along a small alley in the northwestern Moroccan city of Chefchaouen, in the Rif mountains, on May 1, 2016.According to the latest list of the 50 world's most beautiful cities released by Cond�� Nast Traveler, Morocco's northern city of Chefchaouen ranks sixth among the top ten most beautiful cities, dethroning Paris, which remains in the top 10 in 7th place, followed by Cape Town (South Africa). / AFP / FADEL SENNA (Photo credit should read FADEL SENNA/AFP/Getty Images)Photo: AFP/Getty Images

Chefchaouen, MoroccoTucked away in Morocco’s Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is renowned as the Blue City. Founded in 1471 and eventually becoming a haven for religious converts, the area is full of historic buildings in various shades of blue because of religious teachings that say it symbolizes the sky and heavenly afterlife.

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Connemara, IrelandIn a country full of unparalleled natural beauty, Connemara is a piece of awe-inspiring, unspoiled Irish countryside. Take a drive along the coast and you’ll discover the region’s majestic purple-and-green landscape dotted with black lakes and herds of sheep around every corner.

[UNVERIFIED CONTENT] The little island of Procida lies between Naples and Ischia. La Corricella is a colorful ancient fishermen village.This is the location where the Academy Award Winner movie "il postino" (the postman) was shot.Photo: Flickr Vision

Procida, ItalyThis tiny island off the coast of Naples is known for its candy-colored architecture. Largely untainted by tourism, Procida is an idyllic Italian getaway with winding sun-soaked streets, quiet beaches, and family-owned waterside restaurants.

ZHANGYE, Oct. 19, 2015 -- Photo taken on Oct. 19, 2015 shows the Danxia landform at the Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in Zhangye, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen via Getty Images)Photo: Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images

Zhangye, ChinaThe Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park is home to rainbow-hued mountains, created over the course of 24 million years. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, this geological wonder provides a very surreal hiking experience for visitors.

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Big Sur, CaliforniaCalifornia has its fair share of breathtaking beaches, but none is quite as magical as Pfeiffer Beach. With gorgeous purple sand and sprawling natural-rock formations, this otherworldly swim spot is worth the drive to its relatively remote location.

China, Yunnan Province, Luoping, View of Karst plateau. (Photo by: JTB/UIG via Getty Images)Photo: UIG via Getty Images

Luoping, ChinaA small county in southern China, Luoping is a spectacular sight during springtime. From February into March the rapeseed fields flourish, creating a sea of gold that attracts photographers from around the world.