Below are some swimming pool interesting facts:
- The first ocean liner to have a swimming pool is The Titanic.
- The largest swimming pool in the world according to the Guinness World Records is San Alfonso del Mar Seawater pool in Algarrobo, Chile. Completed in December 2006, this pool is 1,013 meters long with an area of about 8 hectares.
- The Orthlieb Pool in Casablanca, Morocco on the other hand is the longest swimming pool. It is 480 meters long and 75 meters wide. Filled with sea water, it covers about 3.6 hectares.
- Built in 1915, the Deep Eddy Swimming Pool in Texas holds the oldest known concrete swimming pool.
- The deepest swimming pool in the world is awarded to Nemo 33 near Brussels, Belgium. This is a recreational diving center with 2 large flat-bottomed areas at depth levels of 5m and 10m, and a large circular pit descending to a depth of 33m.
- Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is one of the most incredible rooftop swimming pools in the world. This infinity pool stretches about 150 metres.
- The Hilton Dubai Creek in Dubai is also among the world’s best rooftop swimming pools. Head to this hotel and you will get amazing 360 degree panoramic views of the skyscrapers in the country.
Trivia Info Resource: absolute-pools.com
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