'Pool time!': Elsa Pataky sizzles in a black swimsuit as she takes a dip in the Dominican Republic... after posing for a sultry photo shoot

She's the gorgeous wife of Chris Hemsworth.

And Elsa Pataky has jetted off to the Dominican Republic, where she's been shooting for Glamour Spain.

Sharing an Instagram snap from the picturesque setting for the photo shoot, the 40-year-old wrote: 'Pool time!'

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Sizzling hot! Elsa Pataky cut a flawless figure as she enjoyed a dip in the pool during a photo shoot for Glamour Spain

Sizzling hot! Elsa Pataky cut a flawless figure as she enjoyed a dip in the pool during a photo shoot for Glamour Spain

The Fast & Furious 7 star struck a pose in the water, with her blonde locks tied up into a loose bun.

Elsa's complexion looked flawless, with a hint of pink blush swept across her cheeks while a pair of sunglasses shielded her eyes.

The mother-of-three showed off her décolletage in a strappy black swimsuit.

On location: The 40-year-old was seen posing in a sultry shoot, set in the picturesque Dominican Republic

On location: The 40-year-old was seen posing in a sultry shoot, set in the picturesque Dominican Republic

In extra snaps shared on her Instagram story, the Spanish beauty was seen posing on the pool's edge while a photographer snapped away.

A short clip showed the stunning tropical setting for the shoot, which appeared to be a luxury resort. 

Behind Elsa stood palm trees and white sands, as well as straw beach huts.

Life's a beach: Another snapshot shared via the star's Instagram story showed her beautiful tropical surroundings

Life's a beach: Another snapshot shared via the star's Instagram story showed her beautiful tropical surroundings

It's no secret Elsa is in fabulous shape, having shared photos from her workouts via social media in the past.

Last week, the Byron Bay native showed off her fitness prowess in a shot taken mid-workout.

Flaunting her toned arms in a singlet and exercise tights, Elsa posed while performing squats and kettlebell lifts.

Fit mama! It's no secret the Spanish actress has an enviable body, and she's recently revealed she will be releasing her second fitness book 

Fit mama! It's no secret the Spanish actress has an enviable body, and she's recently revealed she will be releasing her second fitness book 

In a blog post penned for Glamour Spain, Elsa revealed she enjoys working out at two gyms in Los Angeles, including the iconic Gold's Gym. 

'One of the things I like best about LA is that if you like sport and a healthy lifestyle, it’s all very easy to do here,' she said in part of her post, adding that she's 'up for anything' with her training. 

Elsa - who has previously released a fitness book called Intensidad Max in 2014 - said her time in Los Angeles has motivated her to do another book.

Muscle mum: In a blog post penned for Glamour Spain, Elsa revealed she enjoys working out at two gyms in Los Angeles 

Muscle mum: In a blog post penned for Glamour Spain, Elsa revealed she enjoys working out at two gyms in Los Angeles 

'My time in LA has inspired me for my new fitness book that will come out soon,' she said.

'My dear confidants, I hope one of your New Year’s resolutions is to continue to get fit and to lead a healthy lifestyle,' she added. 

Elsa is known for her flawless bikini body and in November, revealed to OK! Magazine about how she keeps in shape and her favourite healthy juice recipe.

'An apple, a carrot, some celery with the green leaves, a lemon without the peel,' she begun listing the ingredients.

That's how she does it: The wife of Chris Hemsworth previously told OK! magazine she stays healthy with a juice made from 'an apple, a carrot, some celery with the green leaves, a lemon without the peel'

That's how she does it: The wife of Chris Hemsworth previously told OK! magazine she stays healthy with a juice made from 'an apple, a carrot, some celery with the green leaves, a lemon without the peel'

 

 

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