An oasis in the city: swimming pools where you can cool off in Seville
Summer arrives and with it a different Seville unfolds. To visit Seville in summer is to visit an unexplored city where it is possible to do multiple activities. Among them all, the opportunity to immerse yourself in a moment of freshness and relaxation thanks to the city’s fabulous swimming pools stands out. Alternating cultural tourism with a taste of the local gastronomy and the chance to enjoy a dip in one of Seville’s swimming pools is the perfect way to enjoy the summer season in Seville.
The capital has a multitude of places where you can relax and take shelter from the heat and, of all of them, the swimming pools are an ideal option, both for relaxing and for spending a day with the family. Among the alternatives, the following stand out:
Dive into the hotels
The Hotel Meliá Lebreros, located on Luis de Morales street. Not only its guests can make use of its huge swimming pool, but it also has open access for non-guests from 11am to 9pm. The daily pass for adults is 20 euros and 15 euros for children up to 12 years old. Please note that capacity is limited.
Likewise, the Barceló Renacimiento combines the pool experience with breakfast. You can have breakfast from 7am to 10.30am on weekdays and from 7.30am to 11am on weekends and, after recharging your batteries, enjoy the swimming pool, which is open from 10am to 10pm. The daily pass costs 40 euros for adults and 30 euros for children up to 12 years old. It should be noted that it is necessary to book a day in advance through its website.
OCCO Seville has a swimming pool for adults only and different visit options. On the one hand, it is possible to go by purchasing a general admission ticket for 25 euros if you are a visitor or 15 euros if you live in Seville. On the other hand, OCCO offers a pack that includes: entrance to the pool, towel, Balinese bed, drink and lunch menu for 45 euros. If you are looking for an option to relax and enjoy a day in paradise, this is an idyllic alternative.
Get to know its terraces
If you stay at the new Hotel Querencia you will be able to enjoy the wonderful swimming pool on its terrace and relax in its hammocks after a morning exploring the city. Likewise, the outdoor swimming pool of the Soho Boutique Hotel is available from 26 April until 31 October for all those guests who want to cool off in it.
Guests of the Radisson Collection can enjoy a panoramic view of the Plaza de la Magdalena from the hotel pool. It is also worth mentioning that during the summer season the outdoor swimming pool of the Abba Sevilla Hotel is available to start or end the day with a swim. Another option is the terrace of Nobu Hotel, which has a rooftop pool, an idyllic place to sunbathe in the city if you are staying there.
Cool off in Seville's swimming pools
Another option for enjoying Seville in hot weather are the swimming pools offered by the sports centres. The C.D. Supera Guadalquivir has an indoor pool open from Monday to Friday from 7am to 11pm; on Saturdays from 9am to 10pm and on Sundays and public holidays from 9am to 3pm. A one-day ticket costs 8.32 euros for adults and 5.55 euros for children and young people under 17 and includes the services of the Sports Centre. If you prefer to hide from the sun and swim in an indoor pool, this is a perfect option.
For its part, the Tiro de Línea Sports Centre opens its swimming pool from 1 July to 31 August, in the middle of the summer season. It will be possible to cool off there from Monday to Friday from 12.30 pm until 6.30 pm. Admission is 5 euros for those over 17 years old, 3 euros for children over 5 years old and the disabled, and free for children under 5 years old.
On the same dates, the Rochelambert Sports Centre opens its swimming pool from 12.30h to 19h from Tuesday to Friday and from 12h to 20h on weekends. The entrance fee is 5 euros for over 17 years old, 3 euros for children over 5 years old and disabled and free for children under 5 years old.
Endless possibilities
It is also possible to take refuge from the heat at the C.D. Supera Entrepuentes, which is open from Monday to Friday from 7am to 11pm, on Saturdays from 9am to 10pm and on Sundays and public holidays from 9am to 3pm and from 4.30pm to 8.30pm. The entrance fee includes the services of the sports centre and is 6 euros for those over 14 years old and 2.75 euros for those under 14.
On the other hand, the Alcosa Sports Centre opens its swimming pool from 1 July to 31 August, from Tuesday to Friday from 12.30h to 19h and from 12h to 20h on Saturdays and Sundays. The entrance fee is 5 euros for over 17 years old, 3 euros for children over 5 years old and disabled and free for children under 5 years old.
Another option in Seville is the Torreblanca Sports Centre, which opens its swimming pool during the same hours. The entrance fee is 5 euros for children over 17 years old, 3 euros for children over 5 years old and disabled and free for children under 5 years old.
These are some of the possibilities spread throughout the city, which allow anyone who feels the need to cool off, whether resting on a hammock or playing with the family, to go to the different swimming pools in Seville. Choose the option that best suits you and cool off in one of these marvellous enclaves while you enjoy your stay in the city.
