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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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skip123
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
wow yes..I am interested to see a pic..
 wow.....!!!!
Message edited 3/19/2008 4:58:59 PM.
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bicosi
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
uhm, wow!
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| Posted 3/19/08 4:57 PM |
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DonnaJoe708
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
Wow!
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| Posted 3/19/08 4:59 PM |
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Meggo613
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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!  thanks for posting!
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Diana1215
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
OK - that is what I need RIGHT now!
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| Posted 3/19/08 5:01 PM |
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skip123
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
I work with someone from chile...I have to ask him if hes been there tonight...
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| Posted 3/19/08 5:02 PM |
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igottabeme
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
holy guacamole!!!
this reminds me...i need a vacation!
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MelToddJulia
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
Posted by Diana1215
OK - that is what I need RIGHT now!
Me too!!! You can sure do some good laps in that pool--lol
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Ambersmom
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
That is just way too cool!
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| Posted 3/19/08 5:05 PM |
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Meggo613
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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?
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Lisa
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
I love it!! I think I want to go!! 
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SoinLove
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
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?
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  Oh how I wish. Imagine living somewhere like that? I would swim every day
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dooodles
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
Wow!!!! I wish I was swimming in it right now!
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hbugal
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
Posted by Diana1215
OK - that is what I need RIGHT now!
You took the words right out of my mouth!
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luvsbob4603
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
WOW, that is one giagantic pool, But i would not want one like that,But i would love to swim in it.
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Posted by igottabeme
holy guacamole!!!
this reminds me...i need a vacation!
I was just thinking the same thing - that looks so relaxing!!!
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janet
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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
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Myrockette
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
Wow! I could use a vacation like that!
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SweetestOfPeas
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greenfreak
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
What a waste.
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partyof6
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
who skims it?
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lvdolphins
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
Wow! I'd love to be there right now.
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Chrisnamy
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
I want to go and dive in!
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KGools
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Re: World's Largest Swimming Pool
Posted by lastchance1222
who skims it?
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