Swimming pools that are a luxury, where to take the most chic summer baths

Because of the

that surrounds them, because of their incredible

, their size, their

or because of the

services they offer, there are swimming pools capable of becoming a holiday destination in themselves, as much or more than the place where they are located. located.

Close to the sea or even overlooking it, next to spectacular natural

or hidden in the middle of the countryside, these pools offer a place to relax, sunbathe and combat the rigors of summer heat with a good swim.

surroundings

that allow you to contemplate beautiful

, cocktail in hand, and also enjoy another of the great pleasures that a good holiday offers, a high-end gastronomy, just a few meters from your sun lounger.

In the

Portuguese

, on paradisiacal

River , these pools have a privileged setting in common.

They are all part of varied hotel complexes, from small whitewashed establishments that blend into the landscape to select

resorts with all the services.

Both are perfect to spend the holidays or simply to disconnect from the daily rhythm for a couple of days.

They are the

most tempting

Swimming pools that are a luxury

boho-chic spirit

With an architecture inspired by the old buildings in the area, with whitewashed terraces and stairs, Octant Vila Monte is a complex of villas with terraces and private gardens that emerge on nine hectares of land dotted with aromatic plants and orange groves.

The most exclusive is Villa Indigo, an Arab-inspired house and 300 square meters of white masonry with more than a thousand square meters of gardens that include a terrace, a solarium with sun loungers and this spectacular private pool.

where the sea ends

This infinity pool merges with the sea and allows you to contemplate spectacular sunsets.

It is part of the H10 Atlantic Sunset hotel, a five-star resort located on a strip of land surrounded by the sea in Playa Paraíso, in the south of Tenerife.

It is located on a rooftop, on the top floor of the Privilege area of ​​the establishment, which offers a plus of exclusivity, and has bar service.

all relax

Just five minutes from the best beaches and in one of the most touristic and lively areas of the Algarve, in the municipality of Albufeira, the Eden Resort hotel hides away from the hustle and bustle among its more than 11 hectares of green areas.

In them, this pool allows you to enjoy days of rest with complete peace of mind.

The complex has apartments and villas, some of which also have a private pool for the most exclusive summer baths.

A pool with a view

To disconnect from almost everything, nothing like this panoramic pool overlooking the Duero that blends into the landscape and offers a deep sense of escape.

It is located on the banks of the Castelo de Paiva, in the Octant Douro hotel, located next to the terraces that have shaped the region for centuries and offers impressive views of the river and the surrounding natural environment.

A dip that revitalizes body and soul.

In family

It is also possible to get a relaxing family vacation.

The Ocean El Faro is a five-star colonial-style resort located on the seafront of the paradisiacal beaches of Punta Cana. Its large pool has a calm river with a gentle current, a pool bar and a family area.

And among its attractions, the possibility of diving into the water directly from some of the rooms.

in the same sand

Located on the seafront in the Riviera Maya, very close to Playa del Carmen, the Riviera Paradise complex is a five-star resort with modern architecture and Mediterranean inspiration.

Among its multiple swimming pools, one in the sand of the beach and a few meters from the sea, surrounded by the exuberant vegetation typical of the area;

a true Caribbean paradise.

Thermal waters

A hidden luxury in the Furnas Valley, in the town of San Miguel (Azores Islands), a place where the ancient volcano of the island continues to bubble and offers the highest concentration of thermal waters in Europe.

This pool is part of the Octant Furnas hotel, whose contemporary architecture harmonizes with the unique natural beauty that arises from the heat below the surface.

Taking advantage of the thermal waters, the swimming pool is open 24 hours a day and offers a privileged space for well-being and contact with nature.

An exclusive palapa

A different way to enjoy the pool, in a private palapa.

The H10 White Suites, a boutique hotel specializing in holidays for adults located in Playa Blanca (Lanzarote), offers two possibilities: El Puente, a quiet and exclusive place reserved during the day with a bottle of cava or champagne and a basket of fruits or strawberries with chocolate;

and the Palapa, located in the center of the pool, which is reserved during the day with food and drink service, or at night, for romantic dinners with a personal waiter.

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