Holding 66 million
gallons of water in one place, the gigantic
pool at the San Alfonso Del Mar resort in Chile is the largest in
the world. It's so big that the resort allows boats to sail across
its 20-acre expanse. This may as well be called a manmade lagoon
instead of a swimming pool because it's as long as 20 Olympic-size
pools.
Why would a resort
need a gigantic pool? Believe it or not, this manmade marvel was a
result of a dire need to keep tourists safe. The coastline of
Algarrobo, where the resort is located, was home to a large school of
jellyfish. In fact, it's not just Algarrobo; much of Chile's long
coastline is being plagued by these nefarious stingers every year,
due in no small part to climate change.
Pools are built
when beaches become too dangerous, at least for the tourism industry.
This could also be the case for the homeowner who wants a summer
retreat literally close to his home. Pools allow people to take a
cool dip without the added risk of marine predators. In the resort's
case, the annual maintenance cost of $4 million may be worth it.
Of course, you
don't need a pool that big (not that you have enough space for it).
For personal enjoyment, your pool could cater to a group of no larger
than your entire family tree, or a circle of friends, whichever you
prefer.
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