In a biological pool the bathing area has to be separated always from the plant area. For the first time, wooden separation walls were installed. The photo shows the biological pool of architectural tracing with separation walls in wood. In general, this technique is for technical reasons applied mainly in biological pools of small [...]

Autumn is the season of flies and mosquitoes. Many people suspect that building a swimming pond could attract mosquitoes. But the opposite is the case! Biological pools are very attractive habitats for various insects like different species of aquatic beetles and larvae of dragonflies. Also for some species of mosquitoes, but not for those [...]

As well this year, piscinas biológicas will be present with a booth at Algarve’s only specialist plant sale to be held this year at the Museo do Traje, S. Brás de Alportel on Saturday October 28th opening to the public from 11.00 until 16.00. Entry this year remains at €1 per person, under-16s free, [...]

A new law on swimming pools and life guards has recently been published (Law nº 61/2017 of 1 August). The important points are: It is only mandatory and in certain circumstances the life guards in public swimming pools. In the swimming pools of touristic ventures with conditioned access, when used exclusively by their guests [...]

Many know, but few know by name, the Purple Loosestrife. This somewhat woody plant lives on the banks of almost all biological pools since it is indifferent to the mineral composition of soil and water. It is much appreciated for its long flowering of purple flowers that starts late in the spring but lasts [...]