Contents
- 10 Stradivarius pool
- 9. Devil’s Pool (Victoria Falls, Zambia)
- 8. Pool House Ocean (Miyazaki)
- 7. Hanging Pools Ubud Hanging Gardens Hotel (Bali)
- 6. Pool Nemo 33 (Ukkel)
- 5. Pool Hotel Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao (Shanghai)
- 4. Gold Nugget Pool (Las Vegas)
- 3. Pool Hilton Hotel Auckland (Auckland)
- 2. Swimming pool at Marina Bay Sands (Singapore)
- 1. Basin of San Alfonso Del Mar (Algarrobo)
Many avid tourists do not get tired of leaving admiring reviews of the stunning seascapes, picturesque lakes and endless rivers. And this is not surprising, because in such places, as nowhere else, you feel the full strength and power of Mother Nature.
However, there are a number of man-made masterpieces in the world that cause admiration and admiration for human skill. Of course, we are talking about the largest pools in the world. Having bathed in one of them at least once, you will get a lot of unforgettable impressions, comparable to visiting many popular natural reservoirs.
We present a rating of the 10 largest pools in the world. Which one would you like to swim in?
10 Stradivarius pool
This original swimming pool, located in a mansion, was built with great care and precision. It is an exact copy of the famous Estrada violins. The pool is designed by Cipriano Landscape Design & Custom Swimming Pools.
Initially, the project was planned for the private home of a musician and violin collector. The pool was conceived as an exact copy of the Stradivarius violin, repeating all the smallest details of this famous musical instrument.
The pool is decorated with original mosaics, has a backlight that illuminates it at dusk and changes in accordance with the sounding music. There are LED strings in the center of the violin pool.
9. Devil’s Pool (Victoria Falls, Zambia)
This natural pool, approximately 20 meters wide, is located at the very edge of the famous waterfall. Only a small jumper about half a meter wide separates it from the abyss. Maybe that’s why this place got its name. Devil’s Pool.
The Devil’s Pool is located near Livingston Island, on the Zambian side. When the water level in the Zambezi River is acceptable, this most often occurs between September and December, then tourists can swim in the pool extremely close to the banks, and not be afraid to fall over the edges of the pool or even fall into the waterfall.
Also, this is probably due to the natural stone walls under the water, located at the very edge of the waterfall, which are a natural obstacle for bathers and will not allow a person to fall down, despite the flow of water.
8. Pool House Ocean (Miyazaki)
Ocean House in Miyazaki (Japan) is the largest indoor swimming pool in the world, the resort is 300 meters long and 100 meters wide. The temperature inside the pavilion is very pleasant, kept at 30 degrees Celsius, the roof is sky blue and even has “clouds”.
One of the main features of the pool is that it has a kind of artificial volcano whose eruption generates waves in the pool.
Its transparent roof is equipped with a special mechanism that, if necessary, and these are too hot or cold days, can open and close. Thanks to this, the most comfortable temperature conditions for vacationers are maintained here – air is about + 30 degrees, water is + 28 degrees. In addition, bathers always see the azure sky above their heads. The height of the dome of the pool is approximately 38 meters.
Ocean Dome is the largest water park, where up to 10 thousand visitors can be at the same time. There you can see a huge number of interesting tropical plants.
The artificial ocean, which is great for surfing, is another attraction of the pool. Exciting water shows, dances, festivals and musical performances are held here every day, and at night the water screen becomes a platform for creating magnificent lighting effects. Among other things, there are hydromassage pools, SPA, jacuzzis, cinemas and restaurants.
7. Hanging Pools Ubud Hanging Gardens Hotel (Bali)
Suspended pools at Ubud Hanging Gardens Hotel in Bali (India) are characterized by large pools of varying levels and curved edges that replicate the shape and beauty of the nearby hills.
Guests can swim on the shore and enjoy the view of the ancient temple of Pura Penataran Dalem Segara, located on the opposite side of the hill. Each of the 38 luxury villas with private pool fits seamlessly into this landscaped setting.
6. Pool Nemo 33 (Ukkel)
This is one of the deepest pools in the world with a depth of 33 meters, located in Uccle (Belgium). It consists of 5 levels: 1.30, 2.50, 5, 10 and 33 meters. Its construction lasted about 6 years and cost 3,2 million euros. The pool holds 2,5 million liters of water and is currently used for diving training of various difficulty levels.
The pool opened in 2004. The author of this grandiose project was the famous diver John Birnaerts. It was originally used for training professional divers. Later, it became a platform for the creation of feature films.
Currently, anyone can visit one of the largest pools on the planet. All diving enthusiasts can swim here, but this is only possible with certain professional diving skills.
5. Pool Hotel Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao (Shanghai)
The swimming pool of this 100-star hotel in Shanghai is suspended in the air at a height of XNUMX meters. This ingenious pool is a horizontal extension of the 24th floor of the hotel, and the bottom is made of reinforced glass, which gives the bather an incredible feeling of dizziness, as well as the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of Pudong.
In turn, those who walk along Xuyan Lu can watch the hotel guests swim. The pool is 30 meters long, 6 meters wide and 1,5 meters deep, and is the first of its kind in China.
4. Gold Nugget Pool (Las Vegas)
This hotel, located in downtown Las Vegas, includes a 200-gallon shark tank, as well as waterfalls, a three-story slide, a poolside bar, and seven private cottages, each with plasma TVs and refrigerators. bather in A gold nugget can swim alongside five different types of sharks.
3. Pool Hilton Hotel Auckland (Auckland)
This is a heated pool. It is located on the top floor of Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao. One end of the pool sits right next to the front of the building that looks out over Auckland’s marina, so it’s unique in that this pool allows visitors to enjoy breathtaking views from the window.
2. Swimming pool at Marina Bay Sands (Singapore)
Marina Bay Sands Hotel is a hotel supercomplex in Singapore consisting of three towers 50 floors (200 meters) high, connected at the top by a huge terrace boat called Sky Park 340 meters long, containing this impressive 150-meter borderless pool, which is one of the longest in the world.
1. Basin of San Alfonso Del Mar (Algarrobo)
Swimming pool of this hotel complex in Algarrobo (Chile) is considered the largest pool in the world (1 km long by 13 meters wide and 3 meters deep). It takes 250 million liters of salt water coming directly from the Pacific Ocean to fill it. It took 5 years to build this pool.