Top 10 Most Unique Swimming Pools in the World

Nemo 33 Pool, with a depth of 33m, located in the city of Brussels, Belgium, has been recognized as the world's deepest pool. Designed by Belgian diving expert John Beernaerts, Nemo 33 serves as a multipurpose diving instruction, recreational, and film production facility. Meanwhile, for those who prefer to stay dry, the pool features 14 underwater windows, allowing outside observers to watch the action inside. Nemo 33 is like a maze with a vast pool covering nearly 82,000 m2 and a capacity of up to 2.5 million liters of water, with multiple levels. The water in the pool is natural spring water, super clean, chlorine-free, and typically at 30°C. There are shallow areas and many underwater caves for visitors to explore. Even non-swimmers can see the underwater staircase through the windows. It's truly a marvel.

The Nemo 33 Pool comprises an underwater structure with multiple levels at various depths, including 2 flat-bottomed areas at depths of 5m and 10m, along with a large cylindrical pit at 33m. It also has several underwater caves at a depth of 10m. Although the underwater caves vary in depth, the water temperature remains consistent, making it perfect for novice and experienced divers alike. For divers and instructors needing extra bottom time, there are 3 pressure chambers adjusted to depths equivalent to 10m and 7m. Swimmers wishing to retrieve something from the bottom of this pool must surely have 'steel lungs' or rely on oxygen tanks because it reaches an astonishing depth of 34.5m.

The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, is not only famous for its 'food paradise' but also known for the Sunway Lagoon pool. This pool is located inside the Sunway Lagoon theme park, dubbed the world's largest man-made beach, attracting numerous vacationers. The pool spans 42,600m2, utilizing a unique water pumping system that creates waves nearly 3m high, providing visitors with a feeling of surfing on a real beach. Surrounded by 6,000 tons of sand, lush palm trees, and coconut trees, the pool creates an incredibly beautiful and warm tropical beach atmosphere.

Escaping the tropical heat of Kuala Lumpur, visitors can immerse themselves in the world's largest wave pool here. Moreover, visitors can participate in exciting water sports and activities, exploring simulated African destinations such as an Egyptian-themed shopping center in one of Malaysia's main attractions. If you have the opportunity, you should not miss out on the exciting experiences this pool offers.

Situated in the city of Algarrobo on the southern coast of Chile, the San Alfonso del Mar resort attracts attention with the world's largest swimming pool. The pool spans approximately 1,000m in length, covering an area of 9ha and holding about 250 million liters of seawater, with a maximum depth of 3.5m. The pool water is pumped from the Pacific Ocean and treated through a filtration system. It took 5 years and over $1 billion to construct this world's largest pool, with an annual maintenance bill of around $4 million. The pool welcomed visitors since December 2006, and the water here is so clear that people can see the pool bottom. The gigantic pool's water suction and filtration system are computer-controlled to ensure cleanliness.

Solar energy helps maintain the pool water temperature at 26°C, 9 degrees higher than the outside seawater. The swimming pool at the San Alfonso del Mar resort is 20 times larger than an Olympic-sized pool. It's the brainchild of Chilean biochemist Fernando Fischmann, who believed an artificial paradise could be created in the harshest areas. The pool resembles a true paradise in a dry region. Here, visitors will feel like they're not swimming in a pool but rather adventuring on the sea. The vastness and clear blue water processed with the most modern technology will leave you in awe. Visitors can enjoy various entertaining activities here, including kayaking, sunbathing on the artificial beach, diving...

The Library swimming pool in Koh Samui, Thailand, built on Koh Samui Island, stands out with surroundings that resemble a scene from a science fiction movie. This pool impresses visitors with its water, which is red like blood instead of the usual blue. At first glance, they may seem somewhat eerie, but the truth is not so. Reddish tiles made of red, gold, and orange stones are used to pave the pool floor, creating reflections that make the water appear red. This is a clever trick to attract tourists to come here for a stay.

The Library is located in the Chaweng area of Samui city, which is extremely convenient and accessible to the city's major attractions. This 5-star hotel allows guests to stroll around to explore the city's top attractions such as Pru Chaweng Park, Thai Boxing Stadium, Samui Night Plaza, and the red-colored swimming pool within the hotel, which is a standout, most impressive feature enticing curious guests to explore. It's precisely why this place always attracts the most tourists in the area.

If you're a swimming enthusiast with a taste for adventure, don't miss out on the Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool in Singapore. Located on the rooftop of the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore, the SkyPark infinity pool looks like a ship floating in mid-air. SkyPark is considered the longest and highest infinity pool in the world, covering an area three times the size of an Olympic pool. The BBC's documentary series Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby chose Marina Bay Sands as the filming location for its first episode.

Marina Bay Sands is a renowned business, resort, and casino complex in Singapore. From a distance, the building resembles a large ship standing nearly 200 meters tall. Perched on the 57th floor of the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore, the SkyPark infinity pool looks like a large cruise ship suspended in mid-air. SkyPark is considered the largest and highest infinity pool in the world. From the pool, visitors have the opportunity to admire the panoramic view of the entire Marina Bay. SkyPark is not open to the general public but is reserved for the exclusive guests of the luxurious Marina Bay Sands hotel.

The Guinness World Records also recognized Burj Al Arab as the tallest hotel in the world with 56 floors and a height of up to 321m. It seems that what they had wasn't enough to satisfy the ambitions of the Burj Al Arab owners, so a part of it has just officially been expanded and continues to be a familiar destination for royalty, famous politicians, and super-rich tycoons. The significant highlight is the newly introduced Terrace pool, stretching 100m over an expansive area of 10,000m2, situated between the open sea and offering a mesmerizing view of the Persian Gulf. Naturally, this pool also had to be equipped with an incredibly sophisticated pool filtration system to fully meet its grandeur.

However, not everyone can come here, Terrace is built exclusively for members and guests staying at the hotel. There are two pools built in parallel, including one pool with a beautifully curved design that embraces the Persian Gulf coastline. To provide the most authentic experience for the super VIP guests who come here to stay, the owners spared no expense in importing 1,000 tons of fine white sand. To keep the pool water at its clearest, top experts in pool water treatment were brought in to serve this project exclusively. The pool area boasts a total of 32 cabanas designed in the distinctive style of the Arab people with white-colored canopy fabrics and 400 cushioned chairs for guests to comfortably enjoy the warm rays of the Middle East.

Ubud Hanging Gardens Hotel in Bali - a mystical island of Indonesia, is globally renowned for its mesmerizing scenery. The highlight of this hotel lies in its large multi-tiered pools, with gentle curves resembling the nearby hills. Visitors can swim while enjoying the tranquil view of the ancient Pura Penataran Dalem Segara temple on the opposite hillside. Long tables adorn the poolside, inviting travelers to relax under the sun while admiring the surrounding lush greenery.

Maximizing the scenery, beautiful wooden villas stand amidst the sloping rice fields of Ubud. Each villa here boasts a luxurious private pool, seamlessly integrated into this landscape. Particularly, many come here solely to admire and swim in Alila Ubud Pool to experience a mesmerizing landscape. Let's admire the breathtaking tropical paradise scenery of the world's most beautiful pool on your Indonesia trip!

Crocosaurus Cove is a water park, crocodile park located in the heart of Darwin, Australia. Here, visitors will have a heart-pounding experience swimming with saltwater crocodiles, dolphins, and even sharks. But that's not all, a visit to this pool guarantees an unforgettable memory. That is to face and take photos with the mother crocodile when lowered into the pool in a protective cage. Crocosaurus Cove has a capacity of 52,834 gallons of fresh water.

The crocodile entertainment service was introduced by Crocosaurus Cove in 2011, allowing customers to hold baby crocodiles, feed them, and recently swim with them. In 30 minutes, visitors will experience the sensation of being very close to a 5-meter-long saltwater crocodile. The operator on the water's surface will use raw meat to lure the animal around the cage. The cage is placed on an automatically adjustable rail and can accommodate two guests at a time. Saltwater crocodiles can grow up to 6m long, with 10 cm long teeth. Would you dare to swim with them?

Huvafen Fushi is one of the largest swimming pools in the paradise of Maldives, also the first pool to use fiber optics to bring forth a dazzling and enchanting beauty that everyone desires to experience at least once. Especially for happy couples, longing for a truly romantic honeymoon. To achieve such beauty, 1,000 small lights are used, the floor is made of glass, giving you the feeling of swimming with fish. At night, the entire pool shines like a sparkling sky when those lights are lit, creating an incredibly beautiful scene.

During the day, this infinity pool attracts visitors with its peaceful scenery, overlooking the vast ocean. As the sun sets, this place transforms into a paradise filled with light. Visitors can even choose to have dinner right in the pool. Huvafen Fushi, Maldives. Huvafen Fushi is the best resort in Maldives - where the infinity pool can make guests forget the dust of life. Imagine yourself immersed in the pool under the vast sky full of twinkling stars... or with a glass of champagne in hand indulging in the world's first underwater spa with a beautiful coral garden... Surely, visitors will not want to leave this magical land.

The Bondi Beach - Icebergs Ocean pool in Australia is built right by the sea and stands out with a scenery that can't be more beautiful. Built in 1929 and home to the Bondi Icebergs Winter Swimming Club, this is not only an Olympic-sized pool but the water in this pool is always colder than the sea, usually ranging from 15 - 21°C. Many first-time visitors to Bondi Baths admit that the scenery of this pool drives them 'crazy' with delight. 'Refreshing' and 'invigorating' are also the most mentioned words when describing this place. They talk about the feeling of swimming under the cool seawater of the pool and sometimes catching the excitement of big waves from the ocean.

The full name of the pool is Bondi Icebergs pool, as it is owned by the Icebergs Winter Swimming Club. Members of this club train during the winter months, so in the scorching summer months, it becomes a 'major attraction' for tourists. The pool is 50m long and meets Olympic pool standards. The entrance fee for children is $4.5 USD, for adults it's $6.5 USD. If you only come to sightsee without swimming, you still have to pay a fee of $4.5 USD. The pool is open year-round, from 6 am to 6:30 pm daily. Around the pool, a net fence is built to prevent swimmers from falling out and to prevent sharks from entering the pool with big waves. There are lifeguards at the pool at all times, ready to respond if tourists encounter any issues. Additionally, visitors can also experience dining, coffee, shopping, and massages in the area around the pool.