42 hand-checked places to swim across Zürich, Meilen, Rhodes, Miami, Rostock & Warnemünde and Palma de Mallorca. Every entry lists what it costs, when it opens, what facilities it has and how to get there — and opens straight in the live map.
Where to swim in Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland — 17 swim spots: 6 swimming pools, 5 lake baths, 3 wild swimming spots, 2 beaches and 1 thermal bath. Entry from CHF 8 to CHF 8.
Seebad Enge
lake bath · Outdoor
A signature left-bank Zürich badi: floating decks, lake lanes, after-work energy and a sunset angle over the water. It is the right pick when you want a proper urban swim with a social edge, not just a quick dip.
- Address
- Mythenquai 9, 8002 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Summer lake-bath operation; winter sauna programme outside swimming season.
- Season
- Main Zürich lake-bath season with winter sauna use.
- Operator
- Seebad Enge / Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Enge · Tram Museum Rietberg / Rentenanstalt
- Parking
- Parkhaus Hyatt / Beethovenstrasse · Mythenquai parking areas
- lake access
- floating decks
- swim lanes
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- sauna
- supervised
Seebad Utoquai
lake bath · Outdoor
A historic wooden lake bath on the right bank, close to Bellevue and Stadelhofen. It feels polished, central and unmistakably Zürich: wooden cabins, lake views, diving boards and a refined city-bath atmosphere.
- Address
- Utoquai 50, 8008 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Summer bath season; daily opening is operator-controlled and last admission is usually before closing.
- Season
- Classic Zürich lake-bath season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Tram / bus Bellevue · Bahnhof Stadelhofen
- Parking
- Parkhaus Utoquai · Parkhaus Hohe Promenade
- lake access
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- supervised
- decks
- diving boards
Strandbad Mythenquai
beach · Outdoor
The big social lake beach on the left bank. It is the choice for a full summer day: sand, lawns, groups, families, a diving tower and a more open holiday feeling than the compact wooden badis.
- Address
- Mythenquai 95, 8002 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Summer beach-bath operation; exact daily hours from operator status.
- Season
- Main summer season; strongest for full hot days.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Bus / tram Brunau or Waffenplatzstrasse · Zürich Wollishofen rail nearby
- Parking
- Mythenquai parking areas · Parkhaus Sihlcity
- sandy beach
- lake access
- lawn
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- diving tower
- family
- supervised
Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen
beach · Outdoor
The east-side classic by Zürichhorn: spacious, calmer than the city-centre baths and strong on local summer rhythm. It is very good when you want lake access plus lawns, food and a promenade walk.
- Address
- Bellerivestrasse 200, 8008 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Summer bath season; operator controls exact daily hours.
- Season
- Summer beach-bath season; Zürichhorn promenade remains useful outside swimming season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen · Tram/bus Zürichhorn
- Parking
- Parkplatz Zürichhorn / Bellerivestrasse · Parkhaus Zürichhorn Casino area
- lake access
- lawn
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- supervised
- family
Strandbad Wollishofen
lake bath · Outdoor
A less touristy left-bank bath with a neighbourhood feel. It suits families and swimmers who want clean lake access and a calmer atmosphere than the headline badis near the city centre.
- Address
- Seestrasse 451, 8038 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Summer municipal lake-bath operation.
- Season
- Summer lake-bath season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Wollishofen · Tram / bus Wollishofen
- Parking
- Wollishofen lakefront parking
- lake access
- lawn
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- family
- supervised
Flussbad Oberer Letten
wild swimming spot · Outdoor
The peak Zürich river-bath experience: urban, social and fast to reach from the centre. Come for Limmat water, decks, city energy and an after-work crowd; treat the current as part of the place.
- Address
- Lettensteg 10, 8037 Zürich
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Seasonal supervised river bath; exact hours from operator status.
- Season
- Warm-season river-bath operation.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Zürich HB · Tram Limmatplatz
- Parking
- Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof / Sihlquai
- river access
- sun decks
- showers
- toilets
- food / kiosk
- supervised
Unterer Letten Swimming Pool
wild swimming spot · Outdoor
More swimmer-oriented than Oberer Letten: still urban, but with a cleaner athletic feel and channel swimming. Good when you want the Limmat experience with a little more focus on actual swimming.
- Address
- Wasserwerkstrasse 141, 8037 Zürich
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Seasonal river-bath operation; public swim windows depend on operator status.
- Season
- Summer river swimming season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Tram Limmatplatz · Bahnhof Zürich HB
- Parking
- Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof / Sihlquai
- river access
- lap swimming
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- supervised
Flussbad Au-Höngg
wild swimming spot · Outdoor
The relaxed Werdinsel river option: greener, less central and more nature-feeling than the Letten baths. Pick it when the visit is about island atmosphere and a slower river day.
- Address
- Werdinsel 2, 8049 Zürich
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Seasonal river-bath operation.
- Season
- Summer river and island season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Tram / bus Frankental or Tüffenwies
- Parking
- Parkplatz Werdinsel
- river access
- island setting
- showers
- toilets
- food / kiosk
- supervised
Frauenbad Stadthausquai
lake bath · Outdoor
A Zürich institution in a wooden pavilion on the Limmat. Daytime bathing is culturally distinctive, central and atmospheric; in the evening the site can shift into a different bar-like rhythm.
- Address
- Stadthausquai 12, 8001 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Women-only daytime bathing in season; evening use can differ by operator/event.
- Season
- Summer river-bath season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Tram Bürkliplatz · Bahnhof Stadelhofen
- Parking
- Parkhaus Hohe Promenade · Parkhaus Urania
- river access
- wooden pavilion
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- supervised
Männerbad Schanzengraben
lake bath · Outdoor
A hidden historic bath in the old Schanzengraben moat. It is much more niche and local than the big lake baths: compact, atmospheric and better for people who value character over space.
- Address
- Badweg 10, 8001 Zürich
- Opening
- Seasonal historic bath; access rules and events can vary.
- Season
- Summer season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Tram Selnau / Paradeplatz · Bahnhof Selnau
- Parking
- Parkhaus Bleicherweg
- canal bath
- wooden structure
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
Freibad Letzigraben
swimming pool · Outdoor
The architecture-minded pool choice: modernist, clean-lined and serious about swimming. It is a classic Zürich option when lanes and pool structure matter more than lake atmosphere.
- Address
- Edelweissstrasse 5, 8048 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Summer outdoor-pool operation.
- Season
- Summer season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Tram Letzigrund · Bus Albisriederplatz
- Parking
- Letzigraben parking areas
- 50m pool
- Olympic pool
- diving
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- family
- supervised
Freibad Heuried
swimming pool · Outdoor
A functional sports-and-family pool complex in south-west Zürich. Less iconic than the river or lake badis, but strong when you want predictable lanes, diving and facilities.
- Address
- Wasserschöpfi 71, 8055 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Summer outdoor-pool operation.
- Season
- Summer season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Tram Heuried
- Parking
- Heuried parking
- large pool complex
- diving
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- supervised
Outdoor Swimming Pool Seebach
swimming pool · Outdoor
A neighbourhood outdoor pool for the north of Zürich: calmer, practical and family-friendly. Use it when lap swimming and easy local facilities beat a trip across town to the lake.
- Address
- Glatttalstrasse 43, 8052 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Summer outdoor-pool operation.
- Season
- Summer season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Tram / bus Seebach
- Parking
- Seebach pool parking
- pool
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- family
- supervised
Freibad Auhof
swimming pool · Outdoor
An east-Zürich local pool with a calmer neighbourhood profile. It is not the tourist icon; it is the practical family and summer-lap choice for this side of the city.
- Address
- Luegislandstrasse 160, 8051 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Summer outdoor-pool operation.
- Season
- Summer season.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Tram / bus Schwamendingen
- Parking
- Auhof pool parking
- pool
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- family
- supervised
Hallenbad City
swimming pool · Indoor
The central no-nonsense indoor swim: close to the old town and Bahnhofstrasse, useful for laps, bad weather and efficient training. It is about access and structure, not lakeside romance.
- Address
- Sihlstrasse 71, 8001 Zürich
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Year-round indoor-pool operation; lane availability depends on daily schedule.
- Season
- Year-round indoor swimming.
- Operator
- Stadt Zürich
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Zürich HB · Tram Sihlstrasse / Rennweg
- Parking
- Parkhaus Jelmoli · Parkhaus Urania
- indoor pool
- lanes
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- accessible
- supervised
Hallenbad Altstetten
swimming pool · Indoor
A large west-Zürich indoor sports pool used by swimmers, clubs and training groups. Best when you need reliable lanes rather than lake weather or a social badi atmosphere.
- Address
- Dachslernstrasse 35, 8048 Zürich
- Opening
- Indoor sports-pool operation; public lanes depend on programme.
- Season
- Year-round indoor swimming.
- Operator
- Bad Altstetten
- Public transport
- Bus Dachslernstrasse · Bahnhof Altstetten
- Parking
- Bad Altstetten parking
- indoor pool
- lanes
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- supervised
Hürlimannbad & Spa Zürich
thermal bath · Indoor + outdoor
The wellness counterpoint to the lake and river badis: a former brewery setting, warm thermal water and rooftop views. Choose it when comfort, architecture and weather-proof bathing matter more than outdoor swim culture.
- Address
- Brandschenkestrasse 150, 8002 Zürich
- Opening
- Managed spa operation; exact admission windows and prices should be imported from operator cache.
- Season
- Year-round spa and thermal-bath operation.
- Operator
- Aqua-Spa-Resorts
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Enge · Tram Sihlcity / Waffenplatzstrasse
- Parking
- Parkhaus Hürlimann-Areal
- thermal water
- rooftop pool
- spa
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- accessible
Where to swim in Meilen
Meilen, Lake Zürich, Switzerland — 9 swim spots: 8 lake baths and 1 swimming pool. Entry from CHF 0 to CHF 8.
Hallenbad Allmend Meilen
swimming pool · Indoor
Meilen’s reliable all-weather swim option belongs at the top of a local search: a 25 m indoor pool, teaching water, sauna, bistro and accessible pool lift above the lake village. It solves the rainy-day or winter swim instead of pretending every good swim needs an outdoor badi.
- Address
- Toggwilerstrasse 38, 8706 Meilen
- Entry
- CHF 8 (child 4)
- Opening
- Mon-Fri 06:00-21:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-19:00. Holiday and event exceptions are published by Gemeinde Meilen.
- Season
- Year-round indoor pool, closed 11 July-16 August 2026 for revision/summer break according to the operator schedule.
- Operator
- Gemeinde Meilen
- Public transport
- Bus Meilen Allmend · Bahnhof Meilen plus local bus
- Parking
- Hallenbad Allmend parking · Sportzentrum Allmend parking
- 25 m indoor pool
- 5 lanes
- teaching pool
- children pool area
- sauna
- massage
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- accessible / pool lift
- bistro
- badeshop
- 1 m springboard
Strandbad Dorfmeilen
lake bath · Outdoor
Dorfmeilen is the proper village lake bath: lawn, rafts, warm food, playground and a direct right-bank Zürichsee feeling. It is the obvious local choice for a real summer badi day in Meilen rather than an anonymous shoreline stop.
- Address
- Seestrasse 720, 8706 Meilen
- Opening
- Pre/post-season 2026: Mon 11:00-19:00, Tue-Sun 10:00-19:00. Main season 2026: Mon 11:00-20:00, Tue-Sun 09:00-20:00, weather permitting.
- Season
- 1 May-14 September 2026, with main season 6 June-16 August 2026.
- Operator
- Gemeinde Meilen
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Meilen · ZSG Meilen pier
- Parking
- Strandbad Dorfmeilen entrance parking · Bahnhof Meilen parking
- lake access
- large lawn
- playground
- children paddling pool
- two rafts
- table tennis
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- warm food
- supervised in season
Strandbad Feldmeilen
lake bath · Outdoor
Feldmeilen is the sportier Meilen lakeside option: a diving tower, a marked non-swimmer area and the same municipal season logic. It is a very different place from Ländeli and should not be merged with it.
- Address
- Seestrasse 236, 8706 Meilen
- Opening
- Pre/post-season 2026: Mon 11:00-19:00, Tue-Sun 10:00-19:00. Main season 2026: Mon 11:00-20:00, Tue-Sun 09:00-20:00, weather permitting.
- Season
- 1 May-14 September 2026, with main season 6 June-16 August 2026.
- Operator
- Gemeinde Meilen
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Feldmeilen · Bus Meilen Schulhaus Feld
- Parking
- Feldmeilen lakeside parking · Bahnhof Feldmeilen parking
- lake access
- diving tower
- log in water
- separate non-swimmer lake area
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- warm food
- supervised in season
Badeanlage Ländeli
lake bath · Outdoor
Ländeli is a simple Obermeilen/Dollikon lakeside bathing area, not Steinrad and not a city badi. It is best for a short local dip, with free access and a clear operator warning that swimming and use are at your own risk.
- Address
- Seestrasse 950, 8706 Meilen
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Freely accessible; changing rooms and WC open during the municipal bathing season in good weather.
- Season
- 1 May-14 September 2026 season signal from Gemeinde Meilen; no lifeguard at Ländeli.
- Operator
- Gemeinde Meilen
- Public transport
- Bus Obermeilen / Dollikon · Bahnhof Meilen plus bus
- Parking
- Ländeli parking by Seestrasse · Obermeilen local parking
- lake access
- lawn
- toilets
- changing rooms
- kiosk area
- playground nearby
- no lifeguard
Badeanlage Steinrad
lake bath · Outdoor
Steinrad is Herrliberg’s lake bathing area north-west of Meilen. It must stay separate from Ländeli: different municipality, different coordinates, different access expectations and a much more local Herrliberg character.
- Address
- Seestrasse / Steinradstrasse, 8704 Herrliberg
- Opening
- Herrliberg summer facility; municipal page and operator notices apply.
- Season
- Summer lake-bath season; resident/access rules must be checked before travel.
- Operator
- Gemeinde Herrliberg
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Herrliberg-Feldmeilen · Bus Herrliberg lakeside
- Parking
- Steinrad local parking · Herrliberg-Feldmeilen station parking
- lake access
- terraced lawn
- changing rooms
- toilets
- springboard signal
- local residential bath
Strandbad Uetikon am See
lake bath · Outdoor
Uetikon extends the right-bank search east of Meilen and is useful when Meilen’s closest lake baths are busy or you are already moving toward Männedorf and Stäfa.
- Address
- Uetikon am See lakefront
- Opening
- Seasonal lake-bath operation; check operator page.
- Season
- Summer lake-bath season.
- Operator
- Gemeinde Uetikon am See
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Uetikon am See
- Parking
- Uetikon lakeside parking
- lake access
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- family
Strandbad Männedorf
lake bath · Outdoor
Männedorf stretches the search south along the same shore. It is a sensible alternative when Meilen options are full or when you want a quieter village-lake atmosphere with rail access.
- Address
- Männedorf lakefront
- Opening
- Seasonal lake-bath operation; check operator hours.
- Season
- Summer lake-bath season.
- Operator
- Gemeinde Männedorf
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Männedorf
- Parking
- Männedorf lakeside parking
- lake access
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- family
Strandbad Küsnacht
lake bath · Outdoor
Küsnacht brings the search closer to Zürich while staying on the right bank. It is relevant when you want a suburban lake bath rather than crossing the city.
- Address
- Küsnacht lakefront
- Opening
- Seasonal lake-bath operation; check operator hours.
- Season
- Summer lake-bath season.
- Operator
- Gemeinde Küsnacht
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Küsnacht ZH
- Parking
- Küsnacht lakeside parking
- lake access
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- family
Seebad Stäfa
lake bath · Outdoor
Stäfa is a wider right-bank alternative when you are already beyond Meilen or want a village-lake stop farther down the shore.
- Address
- Stäfa lakefront
- Opening
- Seasonal lake-bath operation; check operator hours.
- Season
- Summer lake-bath season.
- Operator
- Gemeinde Stäfa
- Public transport
- Bahnhof Stäfa
- Parking
- Stäfa lakeside parking
- lake access
- toilets
- changing rooms
- food / kiosk
- family
Where to swim in Rhodes
Rhodes, Greece — 4 swim spots: 3 beaches and 1 thermal bath. Entry from EUR 0 to EUR 5.
Elli Beach
beach · Outdoor
A central Rhodes Town beach with fast access, clear water and a lively promenade. It works when you want a swim close to hotels, cafés and the old town rather than a remote cove.
- Address
- Rhodes Town waterfront
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Open beach; organised services vary by season.
- Season
- Main beach season May to October; busiest July and August.
- Public transport
- Rhodes town bus stops · Walkable from Mandraki
- Parking
- Rhodes town seafront parking · Mandraki harbour parking area
- toilets
- food
- showers
- family
- supervised
Anthony Quinn Bay
beach · Outdoor
A compact rocky bay with a postcard look and clear water. Come for scenery and snorkelling rather than lots of sand or space; the bay can feel busy because it is small.
- Address
- near Faliraki, Rhodes
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Natural bay; seasonal beach services.
- Season
- Best late spring to early autumn.
- Public transport
- Faliraki bus/taxi connection
- Parking
- Anthony Quinn Bay parking · Ladiko bay parking
Faliraki Beach
beach · Outdoor
A long resort beach with simple logistics: food, watersports, sunbeds and room to choose a section. Reliable for families and groups, less special for quiet-cove seekers.
- Address
- Faliraki, Rhodes
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Open beach; managed sections and watersports are seasonal.
- Season
- Long summer season with peak pressure in July and August.
- Public transport
- Rhodes-Faliraki bus corridor
- Parking
- Faliraki beach parking · Faliraki centre parking
- toilets
- food
- showers
- watersports
- family
Kallithea Springs
thermal bath · Outdoor
A polished coastal complex around restored spring architecture and small bathing coves. Choose it for atmosphere, photos and facilities rather than a wild-beach feeling.
- Address
- Kallithea, Rhodes
- Entry
- EUR 5
- Opening
- Managed historic spring/beach complex; daily hours depend on operator season.
- Season
- Seasonal visitor complex; summer is the main operating period.
- Public transport
- Rhodes-Kallithea-Faliraki road/bus corridor
- Parking
- Kallithea Springs parking
- toilets
- food
- showers
- historic
- family
Where to swim in Miami
Miami, Florida, USA — 5 swim spots: 5 beaches. Entry from USD 0 to USD 0.
South Beach
beach · Outdoor
The signature Miami swim: a wide Atlantic beach backed by Ocean Drive, palms, cafés and Art Deco streets. Use it for the full visitor impression, but check wind, flags, heat and parking before committing.
- Address
- Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Open beach; lifeguard and service hours vary by section and season.
- Season
- Year-round beach use; strongest from winter through spring, hot and storm-prone in summer.
- Public transport
- Miami Beach trolley · Washington Avenue bus corridor
- Parking
- 7th Street Garage · 13th Street Garage
- sandy beach
- toilets
- showers
- food / kiosk
- lifeguard sections
- promenade
- family
Lummus Park Beach
beach · Outdoor
The easiest Miami Beach card for visitors: sand, promenade, volleyball/fitness energy and Ocean Drive one block away. It is not secluded, but it is simple, photogenic and practical.
- Address
- 5th to 14th Street, Miami Beach, FL
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Open beachfront park and beach; services and lifeguards vary by block.
- Season
- Year-round beach and promenade use.
- Public transport
- Miami Beach trolley · South Beach local buses
- Parking
- 7th Street Garage · 12th Street municipal garage
- sandy beach
- toilets
- food / kiosk
- promenade
- playground nearby
- fitness area
- family
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
beach · Outdoor
A more local-feeling barrier-island beach between Miami and Key Biscayne. Choose it when you want palms, park context and a slower trip than South Beach, with parking and gate hours checked before departure.
- Address
- Virginia Key, Miami, FL
- Opening
- Park beach operation; entry, gates and facilities depend on park schedule.
- Season
- Year-round coastal park; storms, events and heat affect comfort.
- Public transport
- Rickenbacker Causeway bus/taxi/rideshare
- Parking
- Virginia Key Beach Park parking
- sandy beach
- toilets
- food / kiosk seasonal
- parking
- family
- historic park
Crandon Park Beach
beach · Outdoor
A broader Key Biscayne beach with park space, palms and a more relaxed family rhythm than South Beach. It works best for a longer stay when you want shade, space and planned parking.
- Address
- Key Biscayne, FL
- Opening
- County park beach operation; parking and services depend on park hours.
- Season
- Year-round; best outside the hottest stormiest summer hours.
- Public transport
- Key Biscayne bus corridor
- Parking
- Crandon Park Beach parking
- sandy beach
- toilets
- showers
- food / kiosk seasonal
- family
- parking
- shade
Haulover Beach Park
beach · Outdoor
A long Atlantic beach north of Miami Beach with a different feel from South Beach: more open, more drive-oriented and useful when you want space, surf and park facilities.
- Address
- Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
- Opening
- Beach park operation; services and parking depend on county schedule.
- Season
- Year-round Atlantic beach; wind, surf and weekend pressure matter.
- Public transport
- Collins Avenue bus corridor
- Parking
- Haulover Beach parking
- sandy beach
- toilets
- showers
- food / kiosk seasonal
- parking
- family sections
Where to swim in Rostock & Warnemünde
Rostock & Warnemünde, Baltic coast, Germany — 4 swim spots: 3 beaches and 1 swimming pool. Entry from EUR 0 to EUR 0.
Strand Warnemünde
beach · Outdoor
The classic Rostock seaside choice: a broad Baltic beach beside the old fishing village, lighthouse, promenade and S-Bahn connection. Pick it when you want a proper holiday beach without leaving the city region.
- Address
- Seepromenade, Warnemünde, Rostock
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Open beach; beach-chair, lifeguard and service windows are seasonal.
- Season
- Baltic beach season, strongest from late spring through summer.
- Public transport
- S-Bahn Warnemünde · Warnemünde Werft
- Parking
- Parkhaus Mittelmole Warnemünde · Parkplatz Strand Warnemünde
- sandy beach
- toilets
- food / kiosk
- showers
- family
- supervised
- accessible
Strand Hohe Düne
beach · Outdoor
A calmer beach alternative across the Warnow from Warnemünde. It suits visitors who want Baltic sand, marina context and a slightly less central feel, with ferry logistics as part of the trip.
- Address
- Hohe Düne, Rostock
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Open beach; services depend on season and weather.
- Season
- Baltic summer beach season.
- Public transport
- Warnemünde-Hohe Düne ferry · Bus Hohe Düne
- Parking
- Hohe Düne marina parking
- sandy beach
- food / kiosk
- family
- ferry nearby
Strand Markgrafenheide
beach · Outdoor
A wider, more nature-facing Rostock beach east of the river mouth. It is better for a full beach day and space than a quick city dip, but parking and summer traffic need planning.
- Address
- Markgrafenheide, Rostock
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Open beach; seasonal services and lifeguard cover vary by section.
- Season
- Baltic summer season; busiest on hot weekends.
- Public transport
- Bus Markgrafenheide
- Parking
- Parkplatz Markgrafenheide Strand · Parkplatz Markgrafenheide Ost
- sandy beach
- toilets
- food / kiosk
- family
- accessible sections
Hallenschwimmbad Neptun
swimming pool · Indoor
The reliable Rostock indoor option for training, laps and bad-weather swimming. It is not a holiday beach; it is the practical city pool when Baltic wind or cold water make the beach unattractive.
- Address
- Kopernikusstraße 17, 18057 Rostock
- Opening
- Municipal indoor-pool operation; public swimming times should be checked in the operator cache.
- Season
- Year-round indoor swimming facility.
- Operator
- Hanse- und Universitätsstadt Rostock
- Public transport
- Rostock Parkstraße / Kopernikusstraße
- Parking
- Neptun Schwimmhalle parking
- indoor pool
- lanes
- teaching pool
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- supervised
Where to swim in Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain — 3 swim spots: 2 beaches and 1 swimming pool. Entry from EUR 0 to EUR 0.
Platja de Palma
beach · Outdoor
A long, practical beach strip east of Palma with food, hotels and transport close by. It is not hidden or wild; it is the reliable option when logistics matter.
- Address
- Palma bay
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Open beach; services are seasonal.
- Season
- Main beach season May to October.
- Public transport
- EMT/Arenal bus corridor
- Parking
- Platja de Palma seafront parking · Arenal area parking
Cala Major
beach · Outdoor
A compact urban cove west of Palma, useful when you want a real sea edge without leaving the city orbit. It can be busy, but the water impression is stronger than many hotel-pool alternatives.
- Address
- Palma west coast
- Entry
- Free
- Opening
- Open beach; services seasonal.
- Season
- Main beach season spring to autumn.
- Public transport
- Palma west-coast bus stops
- Parking
- Cala Major street parking · Sant Agustí parking areas
Piscinas Municipales de Son Hugo
swimming pool · Indoor + outdoor
The controlled Palma option: better when you need lanes, showers and predictable facilities rather than beach wind, jellyfish or parking uncertainty.
- Address
- Camí de la Vileta, Palma
- Opening
- Municipal pool operation; exact lanes and public swim windows need operator cache.
- Season
- Year-round municipal complex with indoor and outdoor provision.
- Public transport
- Palma municipal bus stops nearby
- Parking
- Son Hugo parking area · Palma Arena parking
- lanes
- showers
- toilets
- changing rooms
- accessible
- supervised