The best swimming pools Italy

A outdoor swimming pool open summer only.

This 50-meter long, 25-meter wide and up to 6-meter deep open-air pool hosted the 2019 Summer Universiade diving competitions. The whole complex is very clean and well kept. It also has a large solarium and a bar-restaurant, as well as an indoor pool, the Piscina Ettore D'Elia, which is 25 metres long. A good plan for those who prefer sporty swimming to playful swimming along the coast.

This is the largest pool in Venice, just north of Cannareggio, a few steps from the Sant'Alvise vaporetto stop. Well-known to Venetian sports enthusiasts, the pool is also open to tourists who'd like to take a dip between two museum visits. You can choose between free swimming or swimming lessons (for adults and children). And if you're planning a longer stay in Venice, this complex also offers freediving, aquafitness, Pilates, yoga and krav-maga classes.

Il Gabbiano ("the seagull") is a seaside resort in the Marechiaro district, west of Naples. It consists of terraces overlooking the sea, immersed in the lush Mediterranean vegetation. Everything is provided for a few hours of relaxation in complete tranquillity: sun loungers and parasols for hire, seawater swimming pool, bar, restaurant, shaded playground for children, direct access to the sea, parking. The establishment is managed by a mother and her three daughters who offer a smiling welcome and are very available.