Venetian Pool

The Venetian Pool is the only swimming pool on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the city of Coral Gables, founded in the nineteen twenties, it is a city 45 minutes south of Miami.

Venetian Pool
Venetian Pool, Image Courtesy: miamiandbeaches

The Venetian Pool is a public pool but looks nothing of a sort because of the Venetian-style lagoon carved out of a coral rock. This former rock quarry was turned into the Venetian Pool in 1924, then called the “Venetian Casino,” and has remained the most beautiful and unique public pool in the country. Palm trees surround the Venetian Pool and the roaring waterfall drowns all sounds of traffic out – there’s not a building in sight. Even if you are staying in a luxury hotel in Miami Beach such as the Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach take some time to take a dip in the Venetian Pool.

The pool is filled with fresh water from an underground aquifer, which is surrounded by the original coral rock. The surrounding of the pool is unlike any other with caves, waterfalls and little nooks carved into the coral and sandy area where you can enjoy being dry. What stands out the most about the pool is that the water used is free of any chemicals and it is refilled from the fresh water from artesian wells.

The Venetian pool is very popular amongst kids and young locals who reserve it for birthday parties and special holidays. For young children and beginners you find the shallow kiddy area connected to the main pool by the island. You also get dark caves and waterfalls, which are located on the far side of the pool.The Venetian pool is a lovely place to catch up on reading or lounge on in the sun and a good alternative to the beach.

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Kayaking in Miami Beach

Miami is a pulsating beach holiday destination offering a range of unparalleled adventures. Accommodation in South Beach Miami is of excellent standards and Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach is one exceptional hotel in South Beach Miami. It is a well known fact that the scenic Miami Beach offers plenty of opportunities for kayaking and canoeing. You have the options of either taking part in a naturalist guided tour or paddling solo. If you go kayaking in the evening you might get the chance to witness a breathtaking sunset or even catch a glimpse of dolphins gleefully frolicking in the Biscayne Bay. With many parks that rent out canoes and kayaks, indulging in this fun water sport has been made extremely convenient.

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Diving in Miami Beach

While the sun, sand and surf are a quintessential part of life on Miami Beach, there is an activity that one can enjoy here which will take you to the depths of delight; diving! Those in search of a hotel in South Beach Miami which makes an ideal base for your diving excursions can consider Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach. It provides luxurious accommodation in South Beach Miami along with easy access to the sunny shores of this popular coastal locale.

Divers planning to explore the waters surrounding Miami Beach have much to look forward to. A truly amazing sight that one can see are the two M60 Army Tanks which can be found submerged underwater just off the coast and provides a fascinating viewing experience. Diving enthusiasts should also look to plan excursions to such sites as the Neptune Memorial Reef and The African Queen wreck off Key Biscayne, the John Pennekamp Marine Sanctuary in Key Largo and the many wrecks that can be found in Greater Ft. Lauderdale.

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