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MrsERod
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World's Largest Swimming Pool

Yesterday the Guinness Book of Records named the vast pool beside the sea in Chile as the biggest in the world.

If you like doing laps in the swimming pool, you might want to stock up on the energy drinks before diving in to this one..

It is more than 1,000 yards long, covers 20 acres, had a 115ft deep end and holds 66 million gallons of water.

But if you fancy splashing out on one of your own - and you have the space to accommodate it - then beware: This one took five years to build, cost nearly £1billion and the annual maintenance bill will be £2million.

The man-made saltwater lagoon has been attracting huge crowds to the San Alfonso del Mar resort at Algarrobo, on Chile 's southern coast, since it opened last month..

Its turquoise waters are so crystal clear that you can see the bottom even in the deep end.

It dwarfs the world's second biggest pool, the Orthlieb - nicknamed the Big Splash - in Morocco , which is a mere 150 yards long and 100 yards wide. An Olympicsize pool measures some 50 yards by 25 yards.

Chile 's monster pool uses a computer- controlled suction and filtration system to keep fresh seawater in permanent circulation, drawing it in from the ocean at one end and pumping it out at the other.

The sun warms the water to 26c, nine degrees warmer than the adjoining sea.

Chilean biochemist Fernando Fischmann, whose Crystal Lagoons Corporation designed the pool, said advanced engineering meant his company could build "an impressive artificial paradise" even in inhospitable areas.

"As long as we have access to unlimited seawater, we can make it work, and it causes no damage to the ocean."


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Posted 3/19/08 4:52 PM
 
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wow yes..I am interested to see a pic..



Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon wow.....!!!!

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Posted 3/19/08 4:55 PM
 

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uhm, wow!Chat Icon

Posted 3/19/08 4:57 PM
 

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Wow! Chat Icon

Posted 3/19/08 4:59 PM
 

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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool

that has to be one of the coolest pools EVER!!!! i would go there just for the pool! Chat Icon thanks for posting!

Posted 3/19/08 5:00 PM
 

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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool

OK - that is what I need RIGHT now!

Posted 3/19/08 5:01 PM
 

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I work with someone from chile...I have to ask him if hes been there tonight...

Posted 3/19/08 5:02 PM
 

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holy guacamole!!!Chat Icon

this reminds me...i need a vacation!Chat Icon

Posted 3/19/08 5:02 PM
 

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Posted by Diana1215

OK - that is what I need RIGHT now!




Me too!!! You can sure do some good laps in that pool--lol

Posted 3/19/08 5:02 PM
 

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That is just way too cool!Chat Icon

Posted 3/19/08 5:05 PM
 

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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool

i just tried to google it and see how much it would be to stay there.. it looks like its just apartments?Chat Icon

Posted 3/19/08 5:08 PM
 

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I love it!! I think I want to go!! Chat Icon

Posted 3/19/08 5:09 PM
 

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Posted by Meggo613

i just tried to google it and see how much it would be to stay there.. it looks like its just apartments?Chat Icon



I looked as well. Apparently you can only live there for good. You can't visit, which I find odd. You can rent them to other people though, so I guess it could be a decent investment of sorts Chat Icon Oh how I wish. Imagine living somewhere like that? I would swim every day

Posted 3/19/08 5:23 PM
 

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Wow!!!! I wish I was swimming in it right now!

Posted 3/19/08 8:57 PM
 

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Posted by Diana1215

OK - that is what I need RIGHT now!



You took the words right out of my mouth!

Posted 3/19/08 11:10 PM
 

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WOW, that is one giagantic pool, But i would not want one like that,But i would love to swim in it.Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/20/08 5:21 AM
 

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holy guacamole!!!Chat Icon

this reminds me...i need a vacation!Chat Icon



I was just thinking the same thing - that looks so relaxing!!!

Posted 3/20/08 6:52 AM
 

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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool

WOW i would love to be in that pool... looks like it is at a hotel... and you still would feel in your own paradise

Posted 3/20/08 6:56 AM
 

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Wow!Chat Icon I could use a vacation like that!Chat Icon

Posted 3/20/08 7:40 AM
 

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Posted 3/20/08 7:45 AM
 

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What a waste. Chat Icon

Posted 3/20/08 7:52 AM
 

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who skims it?Chat Icon

Posted 3/20/08 8:08 AM
 

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Chat Icon Wow! I'd love to be there right now.

Posted 3/20/08 9:19 AM
 

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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool

I want to go and dive in!

Posted 3/20/08 9:21 AM
 

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