Who would have thought that the deepest and unusual pool and the diving center would be not in the country with a warm climate and a large tourist then, but in the tiny European country of Belgium. Most travelers come here to look at medieval streets and castles and do not guess that there is a very creative and interesting attraction.
The center of recreational voyage Nemo 33 was opened in the town of Ukkel in 2004 by Diver John Birnarate. More than 3 million euros were spent on the construction of this complex and it was 7 years old, the volume of its reservoir 2500 cubic meters of fresh water, the constant temperature in the 30 degree pool, due to the solar batteries installed on the roof. Water passes several degrees of cleaning, which allows visitors to not feel the smell of chlorine. The center also pays great attention attention. According to the Directorate, for more than 10 years of history, they had no accident. Only professional equipment is used to the center, for comfortable sailing of scuba divers.
As recognized by Byrnerts himself, he created this complex for everyone. Here are engaged in diving professional athletes and lovers, speakers rescuers, military and firefighters are carried out, films are removed, and in 2011 it was opened to visit freewomen, but under strict control of instructors. Do not be afraid if there is a man in white scaffle, "Nemo 33" is very often used to prepare cosmonauts. A big plus pool is its illumination across the depth, which distinguishes him by underwater swimming in the seas or oceans, where the darkness occurs already at diving by 10 meters.
If you have never been swimming with scuba, but did not refuse to look at the unique pool, then you first visit the Asian cuisine restaurant located in the same building. Enjoying fresh seafood, through large porth illuminators in the walls, you can see the divers floating nearby, inspire and go try your hand.
For beginners, a special pool with a depth of 1.3 and 2.5 meters was prepared, where experienced instructors will help consolidate the basic principles of deep-water swimming, learn to breathe correctly and not be afraid of dives. In the large pool for novice driver there is a small plus. In order for a student with a mentor constantly flooded to the surface, three dome are at a depth of 7 and 9 meters, which constantly under pressure is applied to the renewable air. It is worth noting that there are no such domes in any pool in the world.
For professionals, a pool is open at a depth of 5 and 10 meters. There are underwater caves. For greater realistic and interesting underwater filming, they are decorated with many scenery. When immersed 15 meters, a mine begins, which leads to a cylindrical well, caring to a depth of 33 meters with several underwater windows. Sometimes it seems that I got into the flooded city. For safety in the well installed a staircase for emergency pop-up. It is worth noting that the pool can be divered with photos and video cameras.
Nemo 33 recreational navigation center is open all 365 days a year and becoming a favorite place of leisure in Europe. This is not surprising, because the road, for example, from Paris takes only 1.5 hours by train. What is not very important, in Russia it is also becoming popular to unite and ride in Belgium specifically for snorkeling. You can come here with both large groups and small companies. Places is enough for everyone. Before visiting, it is better to go to the site of the center and get acquainted with all the rules, requirements and pricing policies. Unforgettable holidays!