Did you know that the earliest known pool was built more than 5,000 years ago? It was a public bath, and it offers a piece of solid evidence that swimming is one of the oldest fun activities done by humans.
Without further ado, here are the seven largest swimming pools in the world.
- Citystars Sharm El Sheikh in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
This pool is at the Citystars resort hotel. Covering an area of 96,427 square meters (23.83 acres), Citystars Sharm El Sheikh is the largest artificial lagoon in the whole world. The gigantic pool was opened in 2015 and has all the beach amenities you need to have an unforgettable moment here.
Citystars Sharm El Sheikh is in a gated community and three miles inland from Sharm El Sheikh. Ideally, the swimming pool is in the middle of a desert. This means it is arguably the best tourist destination for someone who badly needs to cool off.
- San Alfonso Del Mar in Algarrobo, Chile
The swimming pool at San Alfonso Del Mar, for years, held the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest swimming pool before the pool at Citystars resort hotel was built. Needless to say, it is the world’s second-largest swimming pool. Covering an area of 80,000 square meters (19 acres), San Alfonso Del Mar’s pool holds more than 250 million liters of water.
But San Alfonso Del Mar Swimming Pool is not just dominant when it comes to volume; the pool is also one of the longest across the globe. Its length is more than 3,280.84 feet (1 kilometer). Well, this is equivalent to 6,000 pools each measuring 26.25 feet (8 meters) in length.
- MahaSamutr in Hua Hin, Thailand
At MahaSamutr, there is a luxury villa complex, a private country club, and, of course, a swimming pool. The swimming pool is the largest in the whole of Asia. And, like the pool at Citystars resort hotel, MahaSamutr Swimming Pool is a project of Crystal Lagoon.
Crystal Lagoon focuses on creating saltwater swimming pools and provides these services in all four corners of the world. MahaSamutr pool is 72,034.04 square meters (17.8 acres). But it is not the only tourist attraction at MahaSamutr. Also, there are 80 villas built as “islands” at the center of the swimming pool or around it. Plus, there is a country club next to the pool.
- Dreamworld Fun Lagoon in Karachi, Pakistan
Covering an area of 8,903.08 square meters (2.2 acres), the Dreamworld Fun Lagoon is the world’s largest freshwater pool. It is situated at the Dreamworld Resort, Golf Course, and Hotel.
Given the pool’s enormous size, it comes as no surprise that it can hold up to 8.14 million liters of water. It is so large that you can rent such water sports equipment as a wrestling ring, inflatable slides, row boats, and canoes.
- Piscine Alfred Nakache in Toulouse, France
Covering an area of 7,500 square meters (1.85 acres), Piscine Alfred Nakache Swimming Pool is Europe’s largest pool. What’s more, the maximum depth of this pool is 6.56 feet (2 meters) and the width is 41 feet (12.5 meters).
The pool is open to the public, plus there are discounted memberships. Additionally, Piscine Alfred Nakache hosts various community events and classes for adults and children. It is named after Alfred Nakache, a French Olympic swimmer.
- Hayman Island Resort in Hayman Island, Australia
Who knew that a relatively small island could house one of the largest swimming pools in the world? Hayman Island is approximately 988 acres (400 hectares), with a width measuring 1.9 miles (3 kilometers) and a length measuring 2.5 miles (4 kilometers).
However, do not let the size of this island fool you, as it is home to a gigantic pool that covers an area of 7,284.34 square meters (1.8 acres). Ideally, the current hotel at Hayman Island has been around since 1987.
- Hansen Dam Recreation Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Boasting an area of 6,100 square meters (1.5 acres), the swimming pool at the Hansen Dam Recreation Center is the largest in the U.S. This pool is situated in the flood control basin, which is near the Hansen Dam.
The Hansen Dam Recreation Center also features a lake that covers an area of 36,421.7 square meters (9 acres). You can kayak, boat, and fish in this lake. You are, however, not allowed to swim in the lake.
Conclusion
Swimming in a larger pool is a whole lot different from swimming in a smaller one located in your backyard. That is why we have provided you with the above list. The list allows you to plan accordingly and have moments you will never forget.