Recommended: natural swimming pools

There is heat, there are wildfires, and there is a growing realization that this time is for real – something has to change significantly. Driven by the imperative to adapt to climate change and conserve water, several local municipalities have adopted natural swimming pools as a measure for water and environmental efficiency. A case in point is Braga’s Municipal Climate Action Plan (PMAC-Braga). The official document approved by the municipality actively promotes the “use of natural swimming pools over conventional ones” in the council area as a strategy against water scarcity and water quality degradation.

Intermunicipal Climate Adaptation Plans point in the same direction. One example is the PIAAC of the Intermunicipal Community (CIM) of Central Alentejo / Baixo Alentejo. This regional climate adaptation strategy classifies natural swimming pools as Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for climate resilience. They recommend implementing these infrastructures to reduce chemical loads in local aquifers, mitigate urban heat island effects, and enhance ecological corridors along river basins.

In our experience, it takes time for these intentions to become reality, but the natural swimming pools team is ready to help with our expertise in the field, which spans more than 30 years.