Wave Rock

Wave Rock is a spectacular natural granite formation in Western Australia that looks exactly like a giant, 15-metre-high ocean wave frozen in time. Located near the small town of Hyden in the Wheatbelt region, this striking "wave" stretches about 110 metres long and forms the northern side of a solitary hill known as Hyden Rock.The granite itself is approximately 2.7 billion years old, making it one of the oldest rocks in the world.

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Date: March 23

Anse Source d'Argent

Anse Source d'Argent is a beach situated in the southwest coast of La Digue, Seychelles. The beach is located within the L'Union Estate, a historic coconut plantation and vanilla farm that now serves as a nature reserve. The beach is often considered the world's most photographed, because of its massive boulders as reminiscent of prehistoric times.

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Date: April 17

Isola Bella

Isola Bella is a small island near Taormina, Sicily. Also known as the Pearl of the Ionian Sea, it is located within a small bay on the Ionian Sea. The island is surrounded by sea grottos and has a small and rather rocky beach. Its rich biodiversity and cultural significance led to its designation as a nature reserve in 1990.

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Date: May 19

Srebarna Nature Reserve

The Srebarna Nature Reserve is a freshwater lake adjacent to the Danube and extending over 600 ha. It is the breeding ground of almost 100 species of birds, many of which are rare or endangered. Some 80 other bird species migrate and seek refuge there every winter. Among the most interesting bird species are the Dalmatian pelican, great egret, night heron, purple heron, glossy ibis and white spoonbill.

Unesco: Srebarna Nature Reserve
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Date: Dec 17

El Torcal de Antequera

El Torcal de Antequera is a nature reserve in the Sierra del Torcal mountain range located south of the city of Antequera. It is known for its unusual landforms and is regarded as one of the most impressive karst landscapes in Europe. The area was designated a Natural Site of National Interest in 1929, and a Natural Park Reserve of about 17 square kilometres was created in 1978. El Torcal de Antequera is also part of the UNESCO listed Antequera Dolmens Site, one of the most remarkable architectural works of European prehistory and one of the most important examples of European Megalithism.

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Date: Oct 8

Somiedo Natural Park

Somiedo Natural Park is a protected area located in the central area of the Cantabrian Mountains. As well as being designated a natural park, it is protected as a Special Area of Conservation, and as one of a number of Biosphere Reserves in the Cantabrian mountains. The typical buildings 'teitos' in Somiedo are cabins scattered throughout the mountains, or in clusters in meadows. The roof is covered with broom, a wild shrub from the area. The cabins are used by shepherds as lodgings, barns or stables.

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Date: August 11

Manpupuner

The Northern Urals are home to an incredible geological monument, seven rock pillars 30-42 meters high. The bizarrely shaped stone idols are all that remain of an ancient mountain range that was eroded over millions of years by biting winds, precipitation, and frost. The pillars survived thanks to their robust quartz backbone. One of the most inaccessible places in Russia, Manpupuner is situated in the Pechoro-Ilychsky nature reserve of the Komi Republic. In 2008, by nationwide vote, Manpupuner was chosen as one of the seven wonders of Russia.

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Date: May 28

Sinsha Nature Reserve

A lynx in Sinsha Nature Reserve. It is located in the Rossony district of the Vitebsk region along the border with Russia for 50 km and covers an area of 13,398 hectares. A distinctive feature of the nature of the Nature Reserve is its numerous lake basins, forming two parallels stretching from northwest to southeast. The lakes are connected to each other by channels and form a common system. In total there are 24 lakes in the Nature Reserve.

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Date: April 30

Putorana Plateau

The Putorana Plateau coincides with the area of the Putoransky State Nature Reserve, and is located in the central part of the Putorana Plateau in northern Central Siberia. It is situated about 100 km north of the Arctic Circle. The part of the plateau inscribed on the World Heritage List harbours a complete set of subarctic and arctic ecosystems in an isolated mountain range, including pristine taiga, forest tundra, tundra and arctic desert systems, as well as untouched cold-water lake and river systems. A major reindeer migration route crosses the property, which represents an exceptional, large-scale and increasingly rare natural phenomenon.

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Date: March 18

Lake Kucherla

Lake Kucherla is located in the Altai Mountains and Katun Nature Reserve of Siberia. Together with Lake Teletskoye, Belukha Mountain and the Ukok Plateau it forms a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site entitled Golden Mountains of Altai. The lake is surrounded by alpine meadows and peaks over 3,000 metres high. It is situated at the height of 1,790 metres above mean sea level, stretching for 4.67 kilometres from north to south. The lake area is 3 square kilometres. It is up to 54.8 metres deep. The lake is popular with tourists and holds a stock of grayling.

Unesco: Golden Mountains of Altai
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Date: Nov 8

Damas Island

With 60.3 hectares of extension, Damas Island is part of the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve. There is an abundance of wildlife in this area. Sea birds, dolphins, sea lions, sea otters and the Humboldt penguins can all be seen here. There are two beaches on the island, La Poza and Las Tijeras both of which have fine white sand and clear turquoise water.

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Date: August 4

Zelenci Springs

Zelenci Springs is a nature reserve, part of the Kranjska Gora region in Triglav National Park. Located near the village of Podkoren, this charming park is famous for its iconic lake district, well-known throughout Europe. The water's colour is green, hence its name, as the word Zelenci means green in Slovenian. Zelenci do not freeze in winter, their constant temperature throughout the year is about 6°C. Many interesting plant species, including carnivorous sundews, have found a home in this nature reserve, and amphibians and nesting birds are richly represented among animals.

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Date: July 23