Media Highlights the Beach Life in Orlando Thanks to Crystal Lagoons

Nonahood News, a newspaper and website in Lake Nona area, in Orlando, highlights in an extensive article what will be the projects that the company is developing in the city recognized as a global entertainment hub and home to several theme parks. “The multinational water innovation company Crystal Lagoons is bringing Caribbean beach life, turquoise waters, white sand beaches and aquatic sports to Orlando” explain the media.

There will be at least five Public Access Lagoons™ projects, also known as PAL™ developments, which Crystal Lagoons and the distinguished hospitality asset manager ADËLON Capital will develop under a master agreement. It should be noted that the complexes are accessible to the public by purchasing tickets.

“This important partnership with such a respected developer represents a new landmark for Crystal Lagoons in a region that is ideal for our globally-known lagoons. We chose Orlando because we believe this iconic Central Florida city can be revolutionized by our crystalline waters, which have been lauded in the press as being at the ‘helm’ of the amenity craze,” according to Iván Manzur, Senior Vice President of Sales of Crystal Lagoons US Corp.

“This agreement confirms that PAL™ projects are the future of our business. Investors are interested because of their cost effectiveness, safety, low risk, and stability facing health and economic concerns brought by COVID”, added the executive

The first project is expected to open in 2023. All planned PAL™ complexes in Orlando will offer picturesque beach life and entertainment, hotels, multifamily development stores, restaurants, wedding areas, conferences, concerts and much more. The lagoons and their accompanying amenities will be located across Orlando in Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Sumter counties. All lagoons as well as the year-round entertainment possibilities will be accessible to the public through ticketed entry.

Orlando has more than 75 million visitors each year, and for the first time, residents and visitors alike will be able to experience the one thing missing here: a year-round tropical beach with turquoise water, white sand beaches, water sports and many other activities. The facilities will allow residents and visitors to spend time with family and friends by renting a paddleboard or kayak, going to a restaurant, and shopping at retail stores.

Jonathan Cohen, ADËLON Capital founder and co-chairman, said, “We are very happy with our strategic alliance with Crystal Lagoons, one of the world’s most innovative companies. With their technology, we will bring Orlando the only thing it is lacking: a beach lifestyle.”

Crystal Lagoons sets itself apart with its environmentally-friendly technology. Crystal Lagoons can use any type of water, including seawater, freshwater or brackish water, depending on its availability. In rainy conditions, excess water is collected in the lagoons and used for other purposes.

Adding to their environmental consciousness, lagoons are filled only once and operate in a closed circuit. The lagoons are sanitized with controlled pulses of tiny amounts of safe additives in specific patterns. This way, the lagoons use significantly less chemicals than traditional swimming pools, reducing cost and environmental damage. To compensate for evaporation, the amount of water required to maintain one of these lagoons is only half of what is normally used, for example, to irrigate a golf course of the same size. With this concept, people can avoid traveling by plane or car to reach equally luxurious destinations and instead opt to visit one of these publicly accessible lagoons.

Crystal Lagoons also has Hot Reef™ Technology that makes it possible to keep the bathing area warm during the winter months and cool during the summer months. Lagoons can also be complemented with a removable dome that allows guests to relax in the lagoon no matter the weather.

Crystal Lagoons is a U.S.-based company whose technology allows lagoons of unlimited size to be built and maintained at exceptionally low costs anywhere in the world, using a minimum amount of additives and energy. According to, these lagoons use up to 100 times less chemicals than conventional swimming pools and consume only 2% of the energy needed by swimming pools’ filtration systems. Crystal Lagoons has more than 1,000 projects around the world in various stages, 6 lagoons in operation, and, in the U.S., 221 projects in total. The global technology company has developed the patented concept and technology to create crystal-clear lagoons of unlimited size anywhere in the world.

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The amenity powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology is an exclusive and highly valued element by buyers.

Once again, a Crystal Lagoons project makes headlines for its strong sales figures. This time, it’s the Marena development, located in the city of Luque, near Asunción, the capital of Paraguay.

Despite the challenging real estate context and high competition, the complex has sold more than 100 units in one year. “We have achieved extraordinary results despite the headwind, which confirms the validity of our proposal,” explained Gonzalo Faccas, managing partner of developer Eydisa.

The executive added, “This is the first crystalline lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology in the middle of the city, making it an exclusive and highly valued feature.”

The success of the first building, named Brisa, has been so remarkable that the firm is launching Torre Arena, the second of eight planned towers. The building responds to the high demand for units overlooking the lagoon, a desire clearly expressed by the market.

However, this milestone is not the first achievement of this complex. Since its launch, the project has generated unprecedented interest among buyers thanks to its monumental crystalline lagoon. In fact, it reached a record sales figure, surpassing 45% of units sold in its first phase within just a few months, reflecting the strong appeal of these turquoise-colored water features.

The project, driven by Crystal Lagoons and its commercial partners Eydisa and Castex, comprises eight apartment buildings offering spectacular views of the crystalline lagoon surrounded by white sand beaches and palm trees. Marena residents will enjoy a unique lifestyle with year-round access to water activities such as Stand-up, paddleboarding, Kayaking, Windsurfing, and Swimming.

The residential project is located just minutes from the city center, close to malls, offices, restaurants, banks, schools, and supermarkets, providing a convenient and functional daily lifestyle.

The success of Marena further strengthens Crystal Lagoons position in Paraguay, one of the multinational’s main markets in South America, where it has outstanding projects such as Aqua Village in San BernardinoBlue Lagoon in Pedro Juan Caballero, Costa del Lago in Hernandarias, and AquaTerra in Luque.

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The Crystal Lagoons project has become the epicenter of tribute bands, showcasing the best of Taylor Swift, Prince, Bruno Mars, Foo Fighters, Jimmy Buffett, and 80s hits.

Powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology, Evermore Bay serves as the stunning backdrop for a series of concerts at Evermore Orlando Resort. Located in the heart of Orlando, this project is one of Florida’s largest tourism ventures.

Throughout January and February, resort guests can enjoy an exciting lineup of beachfront performances by talented tribute artists. The series features bands covering hits from Taylor Swift, Prince, Bruno Mars, Foo Fighters, Jimmy Buffett, and 80s classics.

With over 10,000 rooms, this expansive complex is anchored by an impressive 8-acre crystalline lagoon. The project marks a significant milestone in the hotel and entertainment industry, promising to redefine the vacation experience in Orlando.

Beach Life in Orlando

The inclusion of the Crystal Lagoons® amenity is particularly noteworthy. While Orlando boasts an extensive array of entertainment options, it has long lacked a beach to enhance its tourist appeal. This gap is now filled by the turquoise lagoon and its nearly 8 hectares of pristine beach, offering guests a unique tropical retreat.

Conveniently situated near globally renowned attractions like Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort and just a short drive from Orlando International Airport, the luxury project has been hailed as a tropical beach paradise.

World-Class Hotel and Amenities

The development also introduces Orlando’s first Conrad Hotel, Hilton’s prestigious luxury brand. It features an exclusive selection of homes, villas, and apartments, along with two 18-hole golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. This project redefines vacation living with world-class hotel and resort standards.

“Crystal Lagoons brings a piece of the Caribbean to this iconic landlocked city, allowing visitors to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience in a tropical oasis with turquoise waters and white sand beaches,” said Ivan Manzur, Senior Vice President of Sales at Crystal Lagoons US Corp.

Real estate projects have traditionally sought to be located near the ocean, a lake, or a river due to the added value that a body of water provides—an increasingly scarce resource. In response to this limitation, developers worldwide are increasingly incorporating lagoons with Crystal Lagoons® technology, creating a new waterfront.

In fact, these crystalline lagoons have transformed the real estate paradigm of “location, location, location,” becoming the World’s Top Amenity. They boost the value of real estate projects and redefine what it means to own waterfront property. This innovation allows developers to raise sales prices, increase the value per square meter, and enhance project density.

The success of Crystal Lagoons worldwide is due to its crystalline lagoons perfectly recreating a piece of the Caribbean, allowing homes near them to cost less than those on a real beach. In fact, the developments of the multinational innovation company have consolidated as a commercial phenomenon, and every year, they stand out in different real estate rankings among the best-selling projects, confirming that lagoons are a driver of sales across the board.

Lagoons allow developers to sell lots to home builders at premium prices. Home builders, in turn, can charge more for the houses. Additionally, houses near lagoons sell faster than those in new neighborhoods without one.

The crystalline lagoons increase the value of the surrounding land by transforming an inland area into a resort-like space. These large bodies of water allow for creating a beach-style living experience anywhere, letting people live in a home as if they were on vacation every day.

A similar situation is happening with Public Access Lagoons® complexes, also known as PAL® developments, which are changing the lives of millions of people in cities. These projects, accessible to all through ticketed entry, have the unique appeal of bringing idyllic beach life just steps away from homes in the middle of the city while also offering event spaces with unparalleled scenic beauty, thanks to its large turquoise crystalline lagoon surrounded by white sandy beaches, which are illuminated at night, creating a magical ambiance. The infrastructure includes terraces, amphitheaters, domes, esplanades, commercial areas, and entertainment spaces.

Crystalline lagoons have become a key element in real estate and PAL® projects. Not only because they conquer homebuyers by bringing beach life and water sports, but also because they have become a social meeting point for people.

The sustainability of Crystal Lagoons® technology is also a relevant element, since these bodies of water need fewer chemicals than regular pools and 2% of the energy required for pool-filtration systems. In addition, the lagoons are filled once, consumes 40% less water than a green space of a similar surface area, 33 times less water than an 18-hole golf course and need water only to compensate the evaporation.