Swimming pools in Recife

Recife has a solid fitness scene if you know where to look. Below are 15 swimming pools we've found in the area, plus how to pick the right one for how you actually train. Names you'll run into include Plage, RM Festa, Piscina do parque Santos Dumont.

Everyone's routine is different, which is why the list below is broad: big-box options, independents, and specialist spots. The right choice in Recife is the one you'll still be visiting in three months.

Swimming pools in Recife (15)

• Plage
• RM Festa
• Piscina do parque Santos Dumont
• Clube Nautico Capibaribe
• Muro Radical
• Piscina das Termas
• Piscina Com Ondas
• Piscina Recreativa
• Piscina de Saltos
• Piscina do Sesi
• Piscina Niedja Academia
• Piscina Seminário Cristo Rei
• Piscina do Edf. Renata Dias
• Piscina do Riviera Boa Viagem
• Piscina da Associação dos Magistrados

How to choose in Recife

• Lap swim vs open swim. Lap sessions reserve lanes for continuous swimming; open swims are for families and casual dips. Check the timetable before you pack your goggles.
• Lessons aren't just for kids. Adult swim lessons are one of the best fitness investments going, and most public pools run them cheap.
• Outdoor pools are seasonal. In most climates the outdoor pools run roughly summer months only. Indoor pools keep their schedules year-round.

Common questions

Do pools offer lessons for adults?

Most public pools do, and they're usually inexpensive. It's one of the best fitness investments you can make.

Are outdoor pools open year-round?

Rarely outside warm climates. Check seasonal dates before planning around an outdoor pool.

More ways to stay active in Recife

• Gyms in Recife
• Yoga studios in Recife
• Pilates studios in Recife
• Pickleball courts in Recife
• Padel courts in Recife
• Golf courses in Recife
• Climbing gyms in Recife

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