Where Portugal swims,safe and indexed
The independent directory of every swimming pool, beach and bathing spot across Portugal.
More Places to Swim Won't Automatically Make Us Safer
On a hot day, the call for more places to cool off makes perfect sense. But awareness and swimming skills carry more weight than concrete — otherwise we're just mopping the floor with the tap running.
Read more →Eight ways to swim
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Indoor pools
Heated indoor pools for year-round swimming at leisure centres. · 65 results
View →02Outdoor pools & lidos
Lidos and open-air pools for summer swimming. · 74 results
View →03Leisure pools & water parks
Flumes, wave machines and splash zones for the family. · 4 results
View →04Competition pools
Olympic and 25 m pools for training and competition. · 17 results
View →05Thermal & spa
Thermal baths and spa centres. · 4 results
View →06Open water & lakes
Lakes, reservoirs and open-water bathing spots. · 182 results
View →07Beaches
Lifeguarded beaches and seaside bathing. · 512 results
View →08Swimming lessons
Swimming schools and lessons for children and adults.
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