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.
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]
