Swimming pools in Florence

Swimming pools in Florence

If you can’t make it to the coast, then here’s a list of the city’s pools.

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Thu 01 Jul 2010 12:00 AM

Let’s face it, Florence is hot in the summer and we all need some watery relief from the oppressive humidity. If you can’t make it to the coast, then here’s a list of the city’s pools. We recommend that you call the individual facilities for further information.

Read the updated list of swimming pools in Florence here.

Costoli

Costoli pool, Florence

Located near the Campo di Marte stadium, this is the largest and, perhaps, most popular public swimming venue in town, with three pools, including an Olympic-sized pool, a medium-sized pool with a diving board, water slides and a paddling pool for kids. Booking online recommended.

Costoli, viale Paoli, Florence, 055/6236027; piscinacostoli@comune.fi.it. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday + Sunday 10am-7pm; Monday 2-6pm. Entrance: 7 euro; reduced 5 euro. How to get there: ATAF buses 10, 17, 20

Bellariva

Bellariva pool, Florence

Another great urban aquatic centre is the Bellariva complex. Located along the Arno, it is open to the public daily from 10am to 6pm. The lush, green grounds are teeming with trees, and grass lawns are great places for sunbathing. With an abundance of lounge chairs poolside, a rooftop terrace restaurant that serves pizza and other fresh summer fare, it boasts an Olympic-size pool, as well as a children’s pool area. Booking required: 055/6266007.

Bellariva, lungarno Aldo Moro 6, Florence, 055/6266007. Entrance: 7 euro; reduced 4 euro. How to get there: ATAF bus 14 

Le Pavoniere

Le Pavoniere pool, Florence

In the city’s vast green oasis in Cascine park, Le Pavoniere is one of Florence’s most attractive the city’s pools. Adults and children alike can put their water wings to the test in this open-air urban aquatic centre. It’s open daily, from 9am to midnight. For more information and prices, call 055/362233.

Le Pavoniere also features a poolside cocktail bar, restaurant and pizzeria.

Le Pavoniere, via della Catena 2, Cascine park, tel. 055/333979; 055/367506, www.lepavoniere.it. Entrance: 11 euro.

Flog

Flog pool, Florence

Florence’s first public swimming pool is situated in the Poggetto area. Usually reserved for members only, it is open to the public in the summer. Open 10am to 5pm from late May until August 31.

Flog, via Mercati 24/B, (Poggetto) Florence, 055/477978 (fax 055/486953), www.flog.it. Entrance: 8 euro; 9 euro on Saturdays. How to get there: ATAF bus 4

More pools in and around Florence

Relais Villa Olmo

Relais Villa Olmo

This picturesque hotel in Impruneta, not far from Florence, welcomes non-residents for daily pool use. Read more here.

Micropiscina Comunale I.T.I

via dei Caboto

055/410681

Open September-June Mon-Fri 8.30am-11pm, Sat 8.30am-8pm

Open swim and Aquagym Courses

Swimming lessons for all ages, pregnant women, the elderly and disabled

Micropiscina Comunale Isolotto Nuoto Club

via B.Bandinelli

055/710479; 055/7398079

Entrance fee: 4.50 euro

Schedules vary, online at: http://www.piscinaisolotto.it/index.php

Swimming courses for all ages, Aquagym, and classes for pregnant women and babies

Piscina G. Raspini – Rari Nantes Florentia

Lungarno F. Ferrucci, 24

055/6812141

Mon-Sun 11am-3:30pm, 6-9:15pm

Piscina Comunale San Marcellino – Fiorentina Nuoto

via Chiantigiana, 28

055/6530000; 055/6530001

Mon-Sun 8am-3pm,7.15-9.30pm

Entrance fee: 7 euro

Piscina Comunale Paganelli

viale Guidoni

055/4379787

Mon-Fri: 7am-9.30pm, Sat: 8.30am-12.30pm, 3-5.30pm

Entrance fee: 6 euro

Club Tropos

via Orcagna, 20/A

055/678381; www.troposclub.it

Mon-Sat 7.30am-1pm, 7-9.30pm

ZeroUno

via dei Caboto, 30

055/430275; 055/430703

Indoor pool open Mon-Fri 7am-10.30pm, Sat & Sun 9am-7pm

Outdoor pool open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6.30pm

Entrance fee without membership: 15 euro

Virgin Active Firenze

via Gen. Carlo Alberto dalla Chiesa, 11

800/914555

Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat & Sun 9am-8pm. Members only.

Hidron Wellness Centre

via di Gramignano – Campi Bisenzio

055/892500; www.hidron.it

Mon/Wed/Fri 8.15am-10.30pm, Tue/Thu 7.15am-10.30pm, Sat/Sun 9am-8pm

Klab Marignolle

via Ferrone, 5 – Florence

055/291886; www.klab.it

Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Members only.

[This article was revised on June 25, 2020]

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