San Alfonso del Mar
Located in the resort town of Algarrobo on Chile’s southern coast, the San Alfonso del Mar boasts as the world’s largest pool. At almost a mile long, it holds 66 million gallon of sea water and is large enough to sail a boat.
Seagaia Ocean Dome
Located in Miyazaki, Japan, Seagaia is home to the largest indoor pool in the world. The pool is nearly 1,000 feet long and 328 feet wide, and is surrounded by artificial sand and a fake, flame spitting volcano that erupts every 15 minutes. It has a retractable roof, and is temperature regulated.
Nemo 33
Located in Uccle, Belgium, Nemo 33 is one of the deepest indoor swimming pools in the world. It is a diver’s dream, with a regulated temperature, allowing divers to swim wet suit free for long periods of time. It has several simulated, underwater caves and is filled with highly filtered spring water.
Hearst Castle
Located in San Simeon, CA, Hearst Castle is home to two of the most famous pools, the Neptune pool and the Roman Pool. Neptune, the outdoor pool, reaches up to 95’ wide, holds 345,000 gallons of water and is surrounded by ornamental pools, fountains and sculptures. The Roman pool is indoors, decorated with 1” mosaic tiles that are fused with gold, 8 marble statues and is styled after ancient Roman baths.
Lev Leviev Residence
Located in London, England, the Lev Leviev’s indoor, subterranean pool cost a whopping $68 million. Decorated with gold plated mosaic tiles, and a retractable cover that allows it to serve as a ballroom.
Gellert Thermal Baths
Located in Budapest, Hungary, the Gellert Thermal Baths are said to have natural healing properties for a number of medical conditions. Water is fed from Gellert Hills mineral hot springs into the pools and it’s covered by a glass ceiling to let in the natural light.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Located in India, the Umaid Bhawan Palace is home to the Zodiac pool. The name is derived from the 12 star signs that are hand painted on the gold tiles at the bottom of the pool and is an astrologers delight.
Sarojin Resort
Located near Phuket, Thailand, the resorts infinity pool is 269 square feet and overlooks the Indian Ocean. The pool comes equipped with floating pavilions and offers guests massages on floating massage tables.
Kitchukov Family Pool
Located in Arizona, the Kitchukov Family pool was built in the tune of $1 million and is roughly 10 times the size of an average family pool. Along with the pool, there are fountains, grotto’s, a 15’ slide, 2 outdoor kitchens and elaborate lighting.