What spot in Alabama can rate its beauty alongside a Mayan sinkhole, a blue lagoon in Iceland, a clear blue Jamaican stream and the Fairy Pools of Scotland?

Little River Canyon in DeKalb County, of course. The swimming hole at the nature preserve near Fort Payne was named to a HuffingtonPost.com list from cheapflights.com of 11 great swimming holes around the world.

Only three other sites in America made the list - Hamilton Pool Reserve in Dripping Springs, Texas; Lucifer Falls in Ithaca, N.Y.; and Cummins Falls State Park, Tenn.

Little River Canyon, carved over thousands of years by the Little River, is known as one of Alabama's natural wonders. The preserve's website says: "Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities."

But the canyon is only one of Alabama's beautiful sites that make great "swimming holes." We've listed a few below. Send your favorite, with a photo if you have one, to kkazek@al.com, to be added to a list of the state's best places for nature swimming.

The sites below were recommended by AL.com readers on Facebook. Please check regulations on swimming in any of these areas before going. Some sites are listed with more information on swimmingholes.org.

Little River Canyon

To visit this picturesque site described above, go to this Google Maps link from swimmingholes.org.

Wind Creek, Lake Martin

A reader on Facebook said Wind Creek Park on Lake Martin, near Alexander City, is a favorite swimming hole. The park's website says: "Wind Creek State Park spans 1,445 acres along the shores of scenic Lake Martin, a 41,000-acre clear-water reservoir perfect for fishing, swimming and boating. Wind Creek boasts the largest state-operated campground in the United States with 626 sites. One hundred eighty-seven sites are waterfront, allowing for fishing, swimming and boating." Get directions here.

The Icebox, Magnolia Springs

Magnolia Springs is a tiny and scenic town in Baldwin County known for its small-town charm and slow pace. A reader says the swimming hole is at the spring that feeds the river. She wrote: "Cold as heck and crystal clear."

The town's website says: "Central to this community is the river - today the Magnolia River remains the only river route mail delivery in the continental United States. Quaint boathouses grace each shore, water birds swoop and dive, and the river banks are lush with wildlife and greenery. In decades past, the river was the "highway" for all commerce and communication, with steamers, sailboats and paddle wheelers connecting the river's residents with the outside world."

The Devil's Den, Cheaha State Park

At the foot of Devil's Den Falls in Cheaha State Park in Clay County is a large and deep pool that draws swimmers each summer. A post on swimmingholes.org says water is deep "all summer, even in dry times."

High Falls, Guntersville

This beautiful swimming hole is listed on swimmingholes.org. The park's website says, "The centerpiece of High Falls Park is the 35-feet waterfall. Formed by Town Creek, the falls span some 300 feet across at times."

However, jumping is not recommended. The website gives this warning: "Swimming and diving in such a rugged terrain is considerably dangerous; pursue these activities at your own risk. Visitors are advised to avoid the rough waters below the falls."

Lake Tuscaloosa/Lake Nicol

A Facebook reader recommended Lake Tuscaloosa and Lake Nicol. Swimminghole.org says the area offers a "jumping and swimming place from bluffs alongside of lake." However, another reader advised there is a $500 fine for jumping from the dangerous bluffs so these sites are recommended for swimming only. Find the location here.

Updated at 5 p.m. to add Cummins Falls State Park, Tenn., to the Huffington Post list.

Kelly Kazek is following the trends and talking about Real Alabama. Call her at 256-701-0576, find her on Facebook, or use contacts at the top of this story.