A
little slice of the Pacific: The world's biggest pool is three fifths
of a mile long and draws water from the ocean, cleaning it and allowing
the sun to warm it to 26C
Lost at sea: A bather floats on the amazingly clear waters of the vast Crystal Lagoon, at the San Alfonso del Mar resort, Chile
Dazzling blue: A small boat sails round a platform jutting into the lagoon's 20-acre expanse
Big
drip: The pool, shown left next to the city of Algarrobo, is thought
to have cost £1billion to build and runs up £2million a year in
maintenance
Whatever
floats your boat: The record-breaking dimensions mean visitors can
paddle or sail their way around the pool instead of swimming
By the sea: A couple stroll along the shores of the artificial lake, which is also the world's deepest swimming pool at 115ft
Man-made
paradise: A computer-generated image of the San Alfonso del Mar resort
shows how its semi-circular artificial beaches and filtered waters sit
right next to the real thing
