Everyone knows that the best way to cool off while having a good time is to go for a nice
relaxing swim, and if you're not a huge fan of jellyfish and river monsters, then of course
a pool is gonna be your best bet.
Sometimes however, just swimming in a regular old pool just doesn't cut it, especially not
for those who seek out the most extreme and unique experiences in everything they do.
Worry not though, because today we're gonna take a look at a couple of the worlds most
incredible, unbelievable, and at times maybe even a little terrifying pools the world has
to offer.
Ready to take a look?
Lets get it on!
The Edge Pool!
Bali is widely known to be one of the most beautiful vacation spots mother nature has
ever cooked up, but somehow mankind has managed to make this natural wonder even more amazing,
with the unbelievable Edge pool.
Located along the high cliffs by the sea, the Edge pool gives you a whole new perspective
on the breathtaking scenery.
While at first glance it might seem like any regular old resort pool in paradise, take
a peek under the water and you'll be absolutely blown away.
The Edge isn't simply called that to sound fancy, nor just because it's an infinity pool,
but rather because it is literally perched atop a 530 foot high cliff over the pristine
waves below.
Swimming out to the far ends, you can hang out over the expansive jungle coastline of
this incredible tropical paradise, and if the view from the top isn't enough, the Edge
has got you covered.
Still, the unbelievable view of the ocean and the jungle covered mountains of the island
will be more than enough to beat any stress you've got going on, even if it's caused by
the very pool you're in.
Just sit back, relax, and enjoy living on Edge.
ARC Glass Bottom Pool!
The idea of a glass bottom pool is nothing new, however when you take a harmless concept
to the extreme, it's simply impossible not to be impressed…
Welcome to the ARC Glass Bottom Pool.
From the side view this might seem like just a regular hotel pool, not too big or too deep,
just a nice relaxing swim, but take a closer look and… oh man, that's a pretty big drop.
The bottom of the ARC is made of entirely see through glass, and with it being suspended
over 300 feet above the ground, that makes for a seriously unnerving swim.
Even the strongest of swimmers might take one look at this pool and think twice before
diving in, but if you're brave enough to take a dip, then the view is absolutely unmatched
and once you get used to it and realize you're not actually about to fall to your certain
doom, the sensation of weightlessness over the open air becomes a really cool and unique
experience.
Nonetheless, I wouldn't think any less of you if you'd rather admire the view from the
shore.
Siam Park Wave Palace!
With a name like Siam, you might expect this pool to be at some elegant, ancient palace
from the far reaches of Asia, but believe it or not the Siam Park pool is located in
Tenerife in Spain, an island known for its gorgeous volcanic black sand beaches.
So the question is, with incredibly unique beaches like that, why is this pool on our
list?
Well much like its name, this pool's appearance is also deceiving at first.
While you might take your first peek at this man made body of water and think it's just
a fancy pool, but take a dive and you'll be met with quite a surprise.
That's right, while the beaches of Tenerife are pretty cool, their waves just don't pack
anywhere near the punch that the Siam pumps out.
The coolest part is that the size and frequency of the waves can be hugely manipulated to
create all kinds of different experiences for swimmers of all levels of skill or, in
most cases bravery.
The unique waves of this pool are so authentic that surfing and windsurfing competitions
have even been held at this pool, which is definitely not something you'd expect when
there's a beach a few miles away.
Just don’t get too confident though, waves can be dangerous and this pool is definitely
no exception to that rule.
Market Square Tower Pool!
Nestled among the skyscrapers of downtown Houston Texas is the Market Square Tower.
Seemingly just another tall building in a concrete jungle of dozens much like it, this
unassuming spot has actually got a thrilling and strikingly terrifying secret.
Welcome to the market square tower pool.
This infinity pool is in fact, suspended a dizzying 500 feet above the ground, but rest
assured, the only thing that's going to be harmed here is your sense of security.
The pool's base is made from an insanely tough see-through material that can hold several
dozen tons of force, so while it might look like you and the sloshing water you're helplessly
floating in are about to take a very fast trip to the ground floor, physically swimmers
are completely safe.
Either way, it's naturally unnerving to seem like you're walking on nothing but air.
Personally I think I'll just check out this hotel's spa.
Pool Illusion!
While most of the time pools are made for, well, swimming of course, but if you happened
to see someone stuck under the water for a while you might start to panic and call for
help.
Taking that idea and turning it on its head is the insanely unique idea behind this art
piece of a pool housed in the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Japan.
The idea is actually pretty cool, a glass pane covered with rippling water creates the
illusion of a regular pool for those looking down at it, but below is just an empty space
that people can walk into and look up through the water and glass in.
The illusion's super surreal from either side, but if your first instinct when seeing people
sunk at the bottom of a pool is to call the lifeguard, then you're probably the exact
target audience for this watery work of art.
Marina Bay Sands Pool!
Before we hop onto this next incredible pool, I'll just say that I hope you're not afraid
of heights, because if so, the Marina Bay Sands Pool might just be a little too extreme
for you.
But if you're among those wild thrill seekers who crave the rush of adrenaline that comes
from living life teetering on the edge, then you're about to be thoroughly impressed.
Of course the first thing that pops out about this massive hotel is the UFO looking shape
connecting the tips of the three buildings that make it up.
But take a closer look, and the building isn't all that's out of the ordinary.
The massive oval shaped installation is actually the base for the world's largest infinity
pool.
The effect of the edgeless pool might make you feel a bit squeamish about taking a dip,
but with a view like this, even the most anxious of swimmers might be willing to pull out a
bit of bravery.
The massive pool is nearly 500 feet in length, and heading from end to end can easily make
you feel like you're swimming in the sky itself.
Nevertheless, I wouldn't be too quick to head straight for the edge.
Ubud Hanging Gardens Pool!
The idea of a getaway is usually to escape, and if you're looking for a truly luxurious
pool to lounge in while still getting as much space from society as you can, then the Ubud
Hanging Gardens Resort is the ultimate spot for you.
Looking more like some mythical long lost ruin than a bustling resort, the Ubud is located
square in the middle of the secluded rainforests of Bali, and well, I guess you can't have
such breathtaking scenery without a pool of equally jaw dropping heights.
This dream infinity pool lets you float among the endless treetop canopy.
Some brave souls even venture out and seat themselves on the edge of the pool, like a
watery throne for the king or queen of the jungle.
Just don't get any ideas about diving into the rest of the pool almost 90 feet below,
unless you want the next sightseeing tour on your vacation to one of a Balinese hospital.
Y-40!
It would be impossible to make a list of extraordinary pools without including this record setter.
This mega pool housed in a hotel in the small village of Montegrotto Terme in Italy, currently
holds the record for the deepest pool on the entire planet, at a staggering depth of 130
feet.
The pool isn't just one straight shot down though; no, that would actually be kind of
boring.
Instead the Y-40 is designed with deep sea diving in mind, and is filled with loads of
hidden grottos and undersea caves.
One of the craziest things about this thalassophobia inducing pool is that the sheer amount of
water in it, a staggering 4300 cubic meters of it, which creates so much pressure that
divers could actually pass out.
Because of this diving experience is required to fully tackle the depths of the Y-40, just
make sure not to look down… while wearing goggles that is.
Safari Lodge Pool!
If you've ever wanted to find the perfect way to combine your love of exotic wildlife
with your passion for swimming, then boy, have I got some great news for you.
The Four Seasons Resort in Tanzania is the perfect place to make your aquatic safari
dreams a reality.
At this beautiful and idyllic pool you not only get a great view of the natural environment,
it gets a great view of you.
The Infinity pool is located right on the edge of the safari report's local watering
hole, where the best and most beautiful of the wide range of wild animals that roam the
Serengeti meet.
You can relax and enjoy a tropical drink while watching a wild herd of elephants bathing
themselves, or a massive giraffe craning it's crazy long neck down to get a drink.
With the two bodies of water right next to each other, it almost feels like you're actually
taking a relaxing dip with these majestic creatures.
Just make sure none of the guests eat each other, or for that matter, you yourself, and
it'll be smooth sailing.
Iceland Blue Lagoon!
While most pools are useful for cooling off, when you're in a place like Iceland, that's
the last thing that'll be on your mind.
Luckily Iceland is home to the Blue Lagoon Hot Spring, a massive therapeutic pool designed
to keep visitors perfectly warm and toasty while enjoying the beautiful expanses of Iceland's
magical natural terrain.
This massive spring is fed by geothermally heated seawater coming from caves 6500 feet
below the earth, and mixed with fresh water and minerals in order to give anyone lucky
enough to bathe here a seriously sweet skin and body treatment.
The huge pool is kept at a consistent 100 degrees Fahrenheit, so not too hot, but always
the perfect temperature to combat the chill, particularly in the winter.
As far as pools go, I think this one is a pretty hot item….
I'll see myself out.