If you don’t live near the sea or just can’t travel this summer because of COVID-19 restrictions, there’s one more way to get your beach vacation — bring it to your own backyard.
A Spanish company called Piscinas de Arena NaturSand is offering just that. Well, kinda. Piscinas de Arena NaturSand specializes in “sand pools” — custom pools that are as close to real beaches as it gets. And if people already have a pool of their own, the company can simply convert it into something straight out of a Mediterranean paradise.
Piscinas de Arena NaturSand says that it can “provide an environment similar to that of a piece of natural beach” and judging by their product photos, that’s not an exaggeration.
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“Our patented sand finish for pools is grainy but solid,” a Piscinas de Arena NaturSand spokesperson told Bored Panda. “It is not made out of loose sand, it’s completely attached to the concrete surface of the pools’ structure with binding agents.”
However, it does not make the maintenance of these pools more difficult than that of regular tile pools.
Piscinas de Arena NaturSand makes its sand pools with a special concrete mix that’s covered with compacted sand
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Not only does the surface of these pools never get hot, it’s anti-slip dry and wet
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People can also get a customized design to suit their land. In some cases, if the weather permits, such pools can be built in only 30 days
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The company is currently operating only in Spain and Portugal, but it has provided construction or renovation of pools all over the world
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Its portfolio consists of more than 800 projects in over 14 different countries including the US, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, and Brazil
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The entrance of the sand pools begins with level zero on a soft ramp, as if it were a real beach. This way, there’s no need for stairs or ladders
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The pools come in various shapes and forms and can have multiple levels of depth
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A typical 30 by 16 feet sand pool (including both water surface and ‘sand’ areas) will cost around $27,000
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This video shows the construction process behind these gorgeous pools
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Here’s what people said about them
Ha ha, like I'm not even bitter, just this doesn't apply to me in my middle class life.
Load More Replies...I thought it was going to be some great public domain thing for anyone to be able to do, but no, it's just a company that provides services for very rich people. Thumbs down.
I agree. And also: I don't know why they're called Sand Pools if they actually aren't. Compacted sand on top of cement isn't the same as Sand. It just looks like it (but feels hard and rough instead).
Load More Replies...I spend some hours in a sand pool, and it was like sunbathing on sandpaper. I ended up with my skin scraped. Not nice.
Yeck. Sounds terrible. It would probably rip up bathing suits pretty bad too
Load More Replies...Not only they look great and function better - they're accessible. No problem driving in with a wheelchair, for example, or spend a lot of the time happily in the shallow part.
l was thinking of that too when l read it had a gradient entry..
Load More Replies...More advertizement for rich people, stop posting this stuff. The headline implid something people would do on their own.
I didn't get the impression it was a DIY project... but I suppose that if you have the correct material, equipment and matching skills you could build one of these yourself.
Load More Replies...yeah, This would be a nice place to park my Lamborghini collection, and bury all of the big bags full of cash I have lying around.
So much nicer than a traditional in-ground pool... If I ever have a pool at my house, I would opt for something like this with salt water or a swimming pond with fresh water and plants.
There's a lot online about these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JoQthEBl6U
Load More Replies...I don't understand all of the bitterness towards expensive things. You can appreciate architecture without owning the damn building! You don't have to love the owners or how they got their money or how much tax they paid last year - this is just about the design of a pool that's less cookie-cutter and more nature-inspired. I think it's absolutely lovely, all practicalities aside! As someone else mentioned, the thought of walking on and rubbing against literal sandpaper is a little jarring.
For the first time in my life, I wish I had a swimming pool! But I'll confess. Even if I had the, let's say, monetary resources, I'd much rather spend it on traveling!
Love the comments. What I do not understand is all of the negative comments related to poor people. Pools were never cheap and never will be. Not this company’s fault. They didn’t design this system to be blasted because it’s not cheap enough for “ everyone “ to purchase. He’ll see if they will add one to your COVID Stimulus
perfect lets lay on sandpapper or should we move over to the plastic law.... :D
I love how it's look like a mini ocean. But I m poor so . Let's just leave it at pretty
sorry but im just like anakin skywalker i hate sand it gets every where and its irratating
Beach entry pools are not a new thing and are not a huge cost driver for pools. But shame on BP for writing an ad for an article.
these pools are safer for wildlife. They can get out before they drown
Good job, Piscinasomething's marketing team! Annoying like hell to do it on Bored panda though :-( do you really think that in time of crisis and people loosing jobs like now this is the best you can do?! Nice! Thank you for making us feel even worse after canceling vacation with our families! Idiots!
Even most hotels in Turkey dont have these kinds of pure / clean pools, most of them have a texture like old kitchen counter tiles. And it feels weird to know that some people's backyard look like this... I may not even afford to stay at a hotel that has a pool like that, I'll just crawl and die. Thanks bored panda.
Muy buen artículo, a dia de hoy el sector de construcción y mantenimiento de piscinas en España a estado en crecimiento, nosotros tenemos una empresa de construcción de piscinas en cataluña y nuestros clientes quedan fascinados con nuestro trabajo. https://piscinesdream.com/ca/
All the snarky comments aside... I'm proud of these people for coming up with something so unique and beautiful!
No, horrible idea. I love my beach but don't like bringing it home. Bad idea.
There is always room for innovation and this reinvents the game. It's intriguing that some of the largest creations are the weakest. I like the pools that look like beach gradually sinking into the water.
Mmm, imagine a 40 grit sandpaper finish under your feet and against your skin when ever you touch the sides or bottom of the pool. No thanks.
When your feet have been in the water for over an hour, the texture of the pool floor will scour the skin off your soles.
Oh my gawd i love these, unfortunatly i doubt ill ever get one with the paychecks i get😂
In need this. First I need to win the lottery to buy a house with a big enough yard.
Not recommended in Florida or Australia!! For reason that don't need to be listed!!!!
That's a lot of square footage lost that could have been actual pool.
For every idiot who never experienced how do concrete pools looks like after 2-3 winter. :D
Am I wrong in thinking you can resurface concrete pools?
Load More Replies...No, it's not piles of sand. It's concrete mixed with sand. So, you have a surface that is hard, and textured as if it were covered in sandpaper. There are no piles of movable sand, it's just an illusion.
Load More Replies...Ha ha, like I'm not even bitter, just this doesn't apply to me in my middle class life.
Load More Replies...I thought it was going to be some great public domain thing for anyone to be able to do, but no, it's just a company that provides services for very rich people. Thumbs down.
I agree. And also: I don't know why they're called Sand Pools if they actually aren't. Compacted sand on top of cement isn't the same as Sand. It just looks like it (but feels hard and rough instead).
Load More Replies...I spend some hours in a sand pool, and it was like sunbathing on sandpaper. I ended up with my skin scraped. Not nice.
Yeck. Sounds terrible. It would probably rip up bathing suits pretty bad too
Load More Replies...Not only they look great and function better - they're accessible. No problem driving in with a wheelchair, for example, or spend a lot of the time happily in the shallow part.
l was thinking of that too when l read it had a gradient entry..
Load More Replies...More advertizement for rich people, stop posting this stuff. The headline implid something people would do on their own.
I didn't get the impression it was a DIY project... but I suppose that if you have the correct material, equipment and matching skills you could build one of these yourself.
Load More Replies...yeah, This would be a nice place to park my Lamborghini collection, and bury all of the big bags full of cash I have lying around.
So much nicer than a traditional in-ground pool... If I ever have a pool at my house, I would opt for something like this with salt water or a swimming pond with fresh water and plants.
There's a lot online about these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JoQthEBl6U
Load More Replies...I don't understand all of the bitterness towards expensive things. You can appreciate architecture without owning the damn building! You don't have to love the owners or how they got their money or how much tax they paid last year - this is just about the design of a pool that's less cookie-cutter and more nature-inspired. I think it's absolutely lovely, all practicalities aside! As someone else mentioned, the thought of walking on and rubbing against literal sandpaper is a little jarring.
For the first time in my life, I wish I had a swimming pool! But I'll confess. Even if I had the, let's say, monetary resources, I'd much rather spend it on traveling!
Love the comments. What I do not understand is all of the negative comments related to poor people. Pools were never cheap and never will be. Not this company’s fault. They didn’t design this system to be blasted because it’s not cheap enough for “ everyone “ to purchase. He’ll see if they will add one to your COVID Stimulus
perfect lets lay on sandpapper or should we move over to the plastic law.... :D
I love how it's look like a mini ocean. But I m poor so . Let's just leave it at pretty
sorry but im just like anakin skywalker i hate sand it gets every where and its irratating
Beach entry pools are not a new thing and are not a huge cost driver for pools. But shame on BP for writing an ad for an article.
these pools are safer for wildlife. They can get out before they drown
Good job, Piscinasomething's marketing team! Annoying like hell to do it on Bored panda though :-( do you really think that in time of crisis and people loosing jobs like now this is the best you can do?! Nice! Thank you for making us feel even worse after canceling vacation with our families! Idiots!
Even most hotels in Turkey dont have these kinds of pure / clean pools, most of them have a texture like old kitchen counter tiles. And it feels weird to know that some people's backyard look like this... I may not even afford to stay at a hotel that has a pool like that, I'll just crawl and die. Thanks bored panda.
Muy buen artículo, a dia de hoy el sector de construcción y mantenimiento de piscinas en España a estado en crecimiento, nosotros tenemos una empresa de construcción de piscinas en cataluña y nuestros clientes quedan fascinados con nuestro trabajo. https://piscinesdream.com/ca/
All the snarky comments aside... I'm proud of these people for coming up with something so unique and beautiful!
No, horrible idea. I love my beach but don't like bringing it home. Bad idea.
There is always room for innovation and this reinvents the game. It's intriguing that some of the largest creations are the weakest. I like the pools that look like beach gradually sinking into the water.
Mmm, imagine a 40 grit sandpaper finish under your feet and against your skin when ever you touch the sides or bottom of the pool. No thanks.
When your feet have been in the water for over an hour, the texture of the pool floor will scour the skin off your soles.
Oh my gawd i love these, unfortunatly i doubt ill ever get one with the paychecks i get😂
In need this. First I need to win the lottery to buy a house with a big enough yard.
Not recommended in Florida or Australia!! For reason that don't need to be listed!!!!
That's a lot of square footage lost that could have been actual pool.
For every idiot who never experienced how do concrete pools looks like after 2-3 winter. :D
Am I wrong in thinking you can resurface concrete pools?
Load More Replies...No, it's not piles of sand. It's concrete mixed with sand. So, you have a surface that is hard, and textured as if it were covered in sandpaper. There are no piles of movable sand, it's just an illusion.
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