Visiting Florence in July and August can be exhausting due to the intense heat. However, there’s no need to worry because the city offers many opportunities to cool off in its numerous swimming pools. These provide excellent spaces for a quick dip or a relaxing and refreshing afternoon.
Most public pools are open from 10 AM to 6 PM, with options for all tastes and budgets. Here’s where to go swimming in Florence and its surroundings, along with schedules, prices, and useful information.
Here’s a list of the largest pools in the city:
Le Pvoniere
This pool, located in the Cascine Park, is open daily until September 8, 2024, and is the only one open both day and night.
Daytime hours: 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Nighttime hours: 7:30 PM to 2:00 AM.
During the day, the pool offers the possibility to swim seriously (in a designated area) or just cool off and play with children.
There is also a children’s pool where the little ones can have fun safely.
For lunch and dinner, you can eat at the restaurant-pizzeria inside the historic villa or enjoy an aperitif by the pool.
In the evening, the ambiance changes, with live music events, DJ sets, and various initiatives by the poolside.
Tickets cost 12 euros on holidays (reduced 10€), 9 euros on weekdays (reduced 7€). Free entry for children up to 3 years old and disabled persons. Swimming caps are mandatory.
Flog al Poggetto
Located in Poggetto, this pool isn’t very large but is set in greenery. The Flog area pool is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM until the first week of September.
The daily ticket on weekdays costs 9€ (reduced 7€), while on weekends and holidays it costs 12€ (reduced 9€). Free entry for children up to 3 years old.
Flog also offers the “Spritz&Splash” event, which provides access to the pool from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM for a final dip accompanied by a refreshing spritz (Mon/Fri 7.50€, Sat/Sun/holidays 8.50€).
Swimming caps are mandatory.
Costoli
Located in the Stadio (Campo di Marte) area, this is probably the largest aquatic complex in Florence. There are three pools of different sizes with diving boards and slides. It’s a pool for those who want to socialize as it is generally crowded and not very quiet.
The municipal pool of Campo di Marte will be open until August 31. It is open on Mondays from 2 PM to 6 PM, and from Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 7 PM.
Tickets cost 8€ on weekdays, 9€ on holidays. There is also a single afternoon ticket (from 3 PM) which costs 5€. Free entry for children up to 6 years old.
Swimming caps are mandatory. For more information, call 0556236027.
Bellariva
Located along the Arno, Lungarno Aldo Moro, and surrounded by a beautiful park, the Bellariva swimming pool features an Olympic-sized pool and a children’s pool. It is suitable for both those who want to swim and those who want to sunbathe on the grass.
Bellariva has reopened for summer bathing, free swimming, aqua gym, and also group and individual lessons.
For summer bathing, the hours are from 10 AM to 6 PM during the week (Monday to Friday) and from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM during weekends and holidays. The ticket costs 8 euros on weekdays, 9 on holidays.
Swimming caps are mandatory. For more information, call 055 6266007.
In conclusion, visiting Florence during the summer months can be pleasant and refreshing thanks to the numerous pools available in the city. Despite the high temperatures, there are many opportunities to enjoy a relaxing day by the pool, with options suitable for all tastes and needs. Facilities like Le Pavoniere, Flog al Poggetto, Costoli, and Bellariva offer welcoming environments, various services, and extended hours to ensure everyone finds a bit of relief. Whether you’re looking for serious swimming, a quick dip, or a relaxing afternoon with friends, Florence provides a variety of solutions ideal for beating the summer heat. All that’s left is to choose the pool that suits you best and enjoy a day of fun and well-being.