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Open Air Aquatics
Outdoor swimming destinations in London, Madrid, Paris and Munich On those simmering summer days when everything seems just that little bit too uncomfortable and the warmth of the sun on your skin feels comparable to that of 100 tiny matchstick brandishing men, a refreshing dip in chilled pool is euphoric. Grab your trunks, because we're about to explore some of the finest outdoor baths that London, Madrid, Paris and Munich have to offer.
London
HAMPSTEAD HEATH PONDS That primitive middle ground between a fully serviced crystal clear pool and simply diving into a lake you stumbled upon on a Sunday stroll. Tucked away within the vast greenery of trendy Hampstead Heath and with designated pools for ladies and men as well as mixed gender, this swimming destination is an oasis for anybody looking for a low key spot for a day of picnicking and paddling or those wanting to crawl some serious lengths.
London
TOOTING BEC LIDO The outdoor swimming destination for those who want to take their dip a bit more seriously. Being the largest lido in the UK, Tooting Bec Lido is a quintessential British freshwater pool, conforming with picturesque, multi-coloured changing booths (which have been the focus of many art pieces over the years) and a leafy backdrop. One of the few outdoor baths you’ll find in the UK which won’t find you fighting for space with fellow bathers.
Madrid
HOTEL EMPERADOR Drink, chat, dance and swim independence day away on the rooftop terrace of this sharp and chic hotel. Providing a 5,000 square foot space which incorporates a bar, DJ, relaxed wicker seating and infinity pool, this is a sure fire spot to soak up the celebratory atmosphere and watch the legendary firework show. Sparklers at the ready, gents.
Paris
LA PISCINE MOLITOR Cool off in Paris’s oldest swimming baths. Dating back to the 1920s, la piscine Molitor has long established itself as the swimming haven for the city’s chicest of residents. With a generously sized pool surrounded with sanded ‘beaches’ and lounge chairs aplenty, this gentrified daytime retreat should be on any parisian resident or visitor’s bucket list.
Munich
MANDARIN ORIENTAL Plunge into a day of watery relaxation at the Mandarin Oriental's China Moon roof terrace. When the backdrop consists of an unspoiled panorama over the city, the China Moon needn’t incorporate much more than minimalist decor, wicker seating and a crystal clear pool in which to take the heat off. If you’re looking for a relaxed setting which won’t leave you fighting for space with fellow bathers, this is your spot.
