Crystal Lagoons® Lago Mar Amenity “Like Swimming in Evian” - Crystal Lagoons

Crystal Lagoons® Lago Mar Amenity “Like Swimming in Evian”

After months of construction, more than 700 residents of Lago Mar project were finally able to enjoy the much-awaited 12-acre Crystal Lagoons® water amenity at its grand opening on Saturday. In an article published by The Galveston Daily News, a local Texas newspaper, the pure crystalline water lagoon was “like swimming in a bottle of Evian”.

The pure turquoise lagoon developed by Miami-based multinational innovation firm Crystal Lagoons is the largest of its kind in Texas by surface area and volume, and anchors a 100-acre mixed-use entertainment destination that’s still under development for public use set to open in 2021, said Uri Man, executive vice president of for developer, Land Tejas.

“Today’s event is a great milestone for our organization and this community,” Man said. “The lagoon provides our residents beach life without having to literally go to the beach. It improves the quality of life of everyone who lives here, and we’re excited to show off this beautiful amenity.”

The lagoon’s liner system is large enough to cover the entire Houston Galleria or 14 National Football League football fields; is equivalent to 1,350 home swimming pools, according to Tim Johnson, director of marketing and communications at Land Tejas.

The preview featured water shows, sky divers and tours of the amenities designated for residents of the community.

“We’ve been working very hard and spared no expense on creating this amenity which is approaching 40 million dollars” Man said. “This is by far our best development to date, and we couldn’t be prouder to show it off.”

The lagoon is family- and eco-friendly and utilizes a patented technology by Crystal Lagoons that uses very little electricity and chemicals and keeps the water clean with a combination of a pulse disinfection system and sound waves, Man said.

“It’s literally an ultrasonic filtration unit cleaning the lagoon, so it’s like swimming in a bottle of Evian; you don’t feel any chemicals at all,” Man said. “I’m most proud of that fact because it’s a game changer. It’s definitely exceeded my expectations.”

Future phases of development around the lagoon include a separate pay-for-access beach club with multiple beaches, a business model created by Crystal Lagoons. Public Access Lagoons™, also known as PAL™, the lagoon will offer ticketed entry as well as access to a large cabana pool featuring a heated pool with water features, floating obstacle courses and multiple floating docks that can accommodate kayaks, paddle boards and small sailboats, Johnson said.

“We’re taking a lot of precautions as it relates to COVID-19 measures as well,” Johnson said. “There’s a lot of space here, so our residents will feel safe and can enjoy the lagoon without incident.”

The Galveston Daily News

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Technology and improving the quality of life through innovation are the concepts that Crystal Lagoons and Israel share. In this country, one of the most innovative in the world, the multinational company founded by scientist Fernando Fischmann has entered with a new agreement to develop Public Access Lagoons™, also known as PAL™ projects, real estate, and mixed-use complexes.

The WOOOW! Entertainment projects, developed with the international real estate holding ECIPSA Group, will be located in different cities throughout the country. The developments will give Israeli city-dwellers access to an idyllic beach life all year round, irrespective of their particular climate, and will include a large crystalline lagoon suitable for swimming and water sports, with white sandy beaches. Also, they could include hotels, residential areas, gastronomic poles, retail, and beach clubs, among others.

Israel and Crystal Lagoons also share a commitment to sustainability and water protection, and the technology of the multinational has won several international awards for its sustainability. A vital feature of these lagoons is that they can use any type of water, including seawater and brackish water from arid areas, with no alternative use. This combination of factors paved the way for the debut of Crystal Lagoons in Israel, a country that has pioneered water protection.

The centerpiece of the PAL™ real estate and mixed-use projects will be a lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology, and, in the case of those with public access, any person will be able to access through the entrance fee.

“The fact that one of the world’s leading countries in innovation and water sustainability is welcoming Crystal Lagoons is a tremendous endorsement of our technology,” said Francisco Matte, regional director for Crystal Lagoons.

The company’s sustainable technology has been crucial to its success in developed countries. The lagoons only need filling once, operate with a closed-circuit system, can use any type of water (sea, brackish and fresh), and use 40% less water than a green area. Additionally, they use up to 100 times fewer chemicals than a swimming pool and only 2% of the energy of a conventional filtration system, certified by Bureau Veritas.

PAL™ developments have caught the attention of significant market players worldwide, with high-profile contracts signed in: the United States, Japan, Saudi Arabia, India, Korea, Palestine, Pakistan, Europe, and Colombia, among others.

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Crystal Lagoons is making steady progress in Paraguay, a strategic market in Latin America where it has consolidated its success with projects in regions with great development potential and where the crystalline lagoons are the preferred amenity. Recently inaugurated crystalline lagoon in the Costa del Lago project, bringing beach life to Hernandarias, located a few minutes from Ciudad del Este.

Costa del Lago is Crystal Lagoons‘ fourth project in association with Raíces Real Estate, in addition to the Aqua Village (San Bernardino) and Blue Lagoon (Pedro Juan Caballero) developments, and a fourth complex, Aqua Terra (Luque), which will open its doors in the coming months.

Costa del Lago stands out for its sheer size, which expands over 740 acres, and its huge 8,6 -acre turquoise crystalline lagoon developed with Crystal Lagoons® sustainable technology. “The amenity invites you to connect with nature and create moments of relaxation,” the Paraguayan press notes.

The various neighborhoods offer single-family lots, houses, apartments, and enjoyment of its inhabitants, along with a clubhouse with all the amenities to celebrate special occasions and an environment of indescribable natural beauty. The complex also has sports areas and a marina with access to Lake Itaipu exclusively for water activities with motor equipment.

Crystal Lagoons® technology is changing the lives of millions of Paraguayans by bringing a piece of the ocean to the cities and creating urban beach life, just as 200 years ago, an architect in England brought a piece of the forest to the city of London and urban parks were created.

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Crystal Lagoons enters the largest country in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, with a new mega deal to develop real estate, hospitality, and Public Access Lagoons™, also called PAL™, projects. The development plan consists of several luxury complexes located in coastal and inland cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, Dammam, Medina, and Khobar.

The multinational innovation company, founded by scientist Fernando Fischmann, has partnered with A’amal Group, a major holding company interested in investment, hospitality, real estate & energy development across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The company’s Founder & CEO, Yassin Al Suroor, is also the Founder & CEO of DANA Investment, which specializes in the digital economy. He is a board member of several regional and international companies and global nonprofit organizations.

With the new partnership with A’amal Group, Crystal Lagoons, has consolidated its presence in the Middle East, where it already has ongoing projects in the UAE, Egypt, Israel, Palestine, and Oman. The world’s two largest crystalline lagoons are located in the Middle East: District One in Dubai (30 hectares) and Citystars Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt (12.8 hectares).

“I am very pleased to announce this strategic alliance between A’amal Group and Crystal Lagoons and the potential that it holds for Saudi Arabia. We believe this partnership follows our vision for the future and are confident that working in synergy will lead to developing unique destinations throughout the country.” Said Yassin Al Suroor, President & CEO of A’amal Group

At the center of these PAL™ developments are large crystalline lagoons suitable for swimming and water sports, surrounded by white sandy beaches open to the public for a fee. The complexes also have commercial areas, restaurants, weddings, hotels, concert venues, terraces, amphitheaters, etc.

“Closing a strategic partnership like this for 10 PAL™ projects in Saudi Arabia is a milestone that validates our uniqueness and adds value as a brand. It also shows that the Crystal Lagoons® concept and technology can bring idyllic beaches anywhere in the world, even to the middle of the desert, and create unique tourism opportunities,” said Alastair Sinclair, Regional Director of Crystal Lagoons.

Crystal Lagoons experienced record global expansion in 2022 with its PAL™ projects. The company entered over 15 new markets and closed mega business deals in countries including Japan, Australia, India, Israel, and Palestine.

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