In Scandinavia, a nice dip in the sea is never far. Scandinavia has so much coastline, there are no crowded beaches and having the beach to yourself makes for a truly nice change. Even skinny-dipping in Scandinavia is allowed in certain areas (more about nudism in Scandinavia).
But why only go swimming in the summer? You're probably thinking that it's too cold in winter. Well, you do have a point there. But those rules don't apply in Iceland: The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is a unique geothermal spa where guests relax in warm geothermal seawater all year. The fluorescent blue pool of water always keeps a temperature of around 98-102°F (or 36-39°C) which makes the Blue Lagoon such a popular destination in cold Icelandic winters.
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