Like all large cities, summers a Firenze they are characterized by the unbearable heat and not even the large green parks of the city seem to give the hoped-for relief. What can be done to find some peace in this urban hell? The pools come in handy in these cases, but the Tuscan capital also has more to offer to those who want to take a dip without straying too far from the historic center.
Let's start with a classic: the historic swimming pool of Peacocker, right in the middle of the Cascine Park. It is therefore close to the center and the tram stop, as well as being a popular meeting point even on summer nights, because its bar organizes aperitifs and events. Happy hour is priced at 10€ and you can do the bathroom until midnight: if you avoid the weekend, it's not bad at all for a romantic and alternative evening.
The full holiday ticket costs 9€ and in a week you can save 1 €. The pool is not huge and consider that it is very, very popular with tourists, families and off-site students; so if you are looking for some peace of mind, this is not exactly what you are looking for.
And if you have the opportunity to move a little from the center for a few kilometers, there are two options that will make you feel like royalty. The first is there Klab of Marignolle, a well-known chain of gyms scattered throughout Florence. This office is located near Scandicci in a hilly area and can also be reached from the Santa Maria Novella station with thebus 6. The three swimming pools (one whirlpool, one for swimming and the last for floating) are surrounded by greenery. You can choose the daily entrance, perhaps combining it with the well-kept relaxation area.
Also the x e can be reached in about twenty minutes by car from the center, while by public transport it takes about an hour by taking bus 30 from Piazza della Stazione. It is a real aquatic center, which turns into an entertainment center over the weekend, with outdoor and indoor pools, restaurant and bar, wellness areas. Hidron also has a water park, which makes it very popular among children.
The entrance prices vary a lot, according to the chosen time slot and the packages: you can choose the full day ticket for 13€ or access to daily lessons for € 15, the wellness program for € 30 with an addition of € 5 for Sunday brunch. Evenings with Latin American music are organized for fans. It is a place to keep in mind for every need, but keep in mind that in summer it will always be quite crowded.
Don't you like water parks and swimming pools? No problem! Florence has reopened for the tenth consecutive year its little beach on the Arno, theEasy Living, right next to the San Niccolò district. It is a summer space that will offer a full calendar of events: cinema, music, books and food.
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday a DJ set will animate the beach until late at night and on the evenings of the World Cup, a big screen awaits all those who want to cheer on Italy in a group. In the eco-sustainable wooden chalet, it will be possible to have lunch or dinner with zero kilometer dishes, just as if you were at the sea, without giving up the link with the territory.
And then ... a real beach, with umbrellas and sunbeds, the possibility of renting rackets and balls, a bowling green and the usual competition of the sand castles of August. In reality, all terraces on the Arno they are great places for sunbathing. In short, even this summer it also offers a piece of the sea to its visitors: what more times ?!
