The 5 best swimming pools in Milan

«If there's no air conditioning I won't go.» This is probably the most repeated sentence of the season in Milan, where the sizzling temperatures are really challenging us. We keep buying fresh bottles of water, we walk in the shadowed areas of the sidewalk, we convince ourselves that we would feel better under the trees of the city parks, but we wouldn't want to leave the house for any reason in the world. Milan, besides its shaded parks and the fountain in Gae Aulent, offers a great selection of outdoor pools. So get yourself beach towels, flip flops and a swimsuit and get ready to make a splash. Here's our selection of the 5 best outdoor pools of Milan. Don't forget your inflatable avocado. 

Piscina Giulio Romano

A huge pool designed in 1929 by architect Luigi Secchi was built inside a huge green park. To keep fresh. 

Where: via Ampère, 20
Time: Monday - Sunday h 10 - 19 (Wednesday closed)
Ticket: daily ticket €7, festive €8
More info here

Piscina Solari

A pool right in the historic center of the city, the perfect place to refresh after a long day at the office. 

Where: via Montevideo, 20
Time: Monday 7 - 22
         Tuesday 7 - 18.30
         Wednesday 7 - 22
         Thursday 7 - 18.30
         Friday closed 
         Saturday 10 - 19 
         Sunday 10 - 19
Ticket: €7
More info here 

Bagni Misteriosi 

The most glamorous pool of Milan lies in the area of Franco Parenti theatre, a refined, sophisticated and newly renovated space with two giant pools. 

Where: via Carlo Botta, 18
Time: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday h 10 - 18
         Wednesday, Thursday h 10 - 22
         Tuesday closed 
Ticket: daily ticket €25, half day €15
More info here  

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Piscina Cardellino

Two pools, a solarium, and a gym for a swimming pool immersed in the greenery of Lorenteggio. A sports-oriented location perfect for summer fitness.

Where: Via del Cardellino, 3

Hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-7pm; closed on Thursdays

Cost: full day weekdays €8 and reduced €5.50; weekends and holidays full day €9 and reduced €7

More info here.

Piscina Sant'Abbondio

A garden and a large pool for this classic sports pool and swimming center in South Milan. A city classic, open since 1976, and recently renovated.

Where: Via S. Abbondio, 12

Hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-7pm; closed on Tuesdays

Cost: full day weekdays €8 and reduced €5.50; weekends and holidays full day €9 and reduced €7

More info here.

Beach Forum di Assago

Near the Mediolanum Forum area, reachable by metro, this large pool offers a vast lawn, sunbeds, and several refreshment points.

Where: Via Giuseppe di Vittorio, 6

Hours: every day from 10am-8pm

Prices: here