5,000 years ago, the earliest known pool was a public bath, proving swimming is one of the oldest human activities. Here are the seven largest swimming pools in the world.
Best Swimming Pools In The World
- Citystars Sharm El Sheikh in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
The Citystars resort hotel houses this pool, covering an area of 96,427 square meters (23.83 acres), making it the largest artificial lagoon globally. Opened in 2015, it offers beach amenities. - San Alfonso Del Mar in Algarrobo, Chile
This pool held the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest before the Citystars pool was built. Covering an area of 80,000 square meters (19 acres), the pool holds more than 250 million liters of water and is one of the longest in the world. - MahaSamutr in Hua Hin, Thailand
MahaSamutr is a luxury villa complex in Asia and hosts the largest swimming pool in the continent, covering 72,034.04 square meters (17.8 acres). It is part of a project by Crystal Lagoon. - Dreamworld Fun Lagoon in Karachi, Pakistan
The world’s largest freshwater pool is located at the Dreamworld Resort, Golf Course, and Hotel, covering 8,903.08 square meters (2.2 acres) and holding up to 8.14 million liters of water. - Piscine Alfred Nakache in Toulouse, France
Europe’s largest pool covering an area of 7,500 square meters (1.85 acres), with a maximum depth of 6.56 feet (2 meters) and a width of 41 feet (12.5 meters). - Hayman Island Resort in Hayman Island, Australia
Hayman Island, a relatively small island, houses a gigantic pool covering an area of 7,284.34 square meters (1.8 acres). - Hansen Dam Recreation Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Boasting an area of 6,100 square meters (1.5 acres), this pool is the largest in the U.S., situated near the Hansen Dam flood control basin.
Swimming in these large pools provides an unforgettable experience, different from smaller backyard pools. Now that you have this list, plan accordingly and create unforgettable moments.
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