San Alfonso del Mar (Chile): A Record-Breaking Marvel
Our aquatic adventure begins in Chile, home to the world's largest swimming pool at the San Alfonso del Mar resort. This massive pool stretches an astonishing 1,013 meters (3,324 feet) in length and covers an area of 8 hectares (20 acres). Filled with a staggering 250 million liters (66 million gallons) of seawater, this pool is not your typical swim. It's so vast that it even has its own waves and currents, mimicking the open sea.
Citystars Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt): A Grand Oasis
Next on our list is the Citystars Sharm El Sheikh resort in Egypt, featuring the second-largest swimming pool in the world. This aquatic wonder is a sprawling 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) long and covers an area of 12 hectares (30 acres). It boasts a whopping 400 million liters (106 million gallons) of seawater. Divided into sections, it includes a children's pool, a wave pool, and a relaxing lazy river.
Seagaia Ocean Dome (Japan): An Indoor Paradise
Japan offers the Seagaia Ocean Dome, our third-largest pool, measuring 350 meters (1,148 feet) in length and occupying 4.5 hectares (11 acres). This unique pool holds 134 million liters (35 million gallons) of seawater and is housed inside a massive dome. The dome's retractable roof lets you enjoy the pool under the sun or stars, no matter the weather.
Piscine Molitor (France): A Historic Gem
Our list wouldn't be complete without a historic gem from France, the Piscine Molitor. Built in 1929, this pool is 33 meters (108 feet) long, with a total area of 2,000 square meters (21,528 square feet). It's filled with 2,500 cubic meters (660,430 gallons) of freshwater. Located in Paris's 16th arrondissement, this pool has been a favorite spot for tourists and locals alike.
The Venetian (Las Vegas): Luxury in the Desert
The Venetian resort in Las Vegas offers a lavish swimming pool complex consisting of four pools. The largest among them spans 3,000 square meters (32,292 square feet) and sits on the 10th floor, providing breathtaking views of the famous Las Vegas Strip.
These are just a handful of the world's most massive swimming pools, offering an oasis of refreshment and fun. Whether you're looking for a place to swim or simply wish to bask in the grandeur of these aquatic wonders, these pools are worth exploring.
