​In this edition of Weekend Trends in Bucharest, we highlight some of the pools and other leisure spots in or around the capital that are worth checking out.

The Romanian coast is either too crowded or lacking in tourists. In both situations, people complain about prices, conditions, cleanliness, busy roads. Both situations also make you think twice before embarking on an escape to the sea.

However, there is a third option – to replace the sea coast with a place in or near Bucharest. We are talking, of course, about swimming pools and other places for recreation. So here are some recommendations for that.

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Grădina Floreasca Pool (Mirce Eliade No. 16) it is three in one – a pool, a terrace and a restaurant. A kind of “all inclusive” in the middle of the city. In addition, it is far from the hustle and bustle of Bucharest.

The pool is open all summer, every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The entrance fee is 50 lei for children (3-12 years old), 70 lei for adults and children over 12 years old. On Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on holidays, the rates increase to 70 lei for children (3-12 years old), 100 lei for adults and children over 12 years old.

It is a place with a very pleasant atmosphere, where you can spend the whole day, from morning to night, feeling like you are on vacation. On some evenings, various events take place on the terrace, from concerts to movie screenings or parties.

Grădina Floreasca pool. PHOTO: Facebook

Summer pool Daimon (Calea Piscului no. 10) it also calls itself “Mica Mare de la Bucharest” or “Mamaia Bucharest”. It is located on the territory of the Daimon Club in the green area of ​​Tineretului Park and offers customers two top outdoor pools: Daimon Gala and Daimon Blue Laguna.

Themed parties are also held here, and customers have many other amenities at their disposal: a restaurant, bar, fitness room, and an indoor pool. Please note that visiting the Gala pool is prohibited for children under the age of 15! Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 – 19:00, and prices are 80 lei/adult, respectively 120 lei/adult on weekends.

The Blue Laguna pool is also suitable for children. The program and prices are the same, with the indication that for children (up to 12 years) the price is 60 lei during the week, rising to 80 lei per child on weekends.

Daimon summer pool. PHOTO: Facebook

Pescariu AQUA (Glodeni No. 3) it is definitely one of the biggest and most luxurious outdoor pools in Bucharest. But the prices for visits are not much higher, but the same as in other pools in the city.

More precisely, from Monday to Friday the prices are 110 lei for adults and 60 lei for children. But on weekends, they rise to 180 lei for adults and 110 lei for children. Schedule during the week from 08:00 to 20:00.

There is a poolside bar as well as a poolside bar and two hot tub pools. In addition, families with small children will find here a special area with shallow water and all kinds of toys. As elsewhere, customers also have a restaurant where they can order food, from pizza to grilled dishes.

AQUA Fisherman. PHOTO: Facebook

About five years, at Therme (Calea Bucharest no. 1k) Sands of Therme, the largest city beach in Europe, opened. It has 30,000 square meters of beach with fine sand, 1,500 sunbeds, 600 palm trees, 40 olive trees, and the pools here cover 720 square meters and have a water temperature of 30 degrees.

It is clear that here you will literally feel like you are on an exotic beach, especially since this was also the intention of Therme. Where else would you go to have a beach bar, beach barbecue, ice cream cafe, cocktail bar, two sand volleyball courts and one football field. The access fee here depends on the day, the degree of occupancy and the length of time you want to spend here.

But according to the simulation, on Saturday, the entrance to The Sands of Therme costs 129 lei. To find out more about the Therme’s other areas and facilities, as there are quite a few, please visit their website.

Therme. PHOTO: Facebook

Basin Tejarii Country Club (Gandarmeriai 14A) open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There is both a 50-meter outdoor pool and a 25-meter indoor pool. But more people come here if you want to swim sporty, and not splash in the pool.

Also, the prices are a bit high, but worth it if you can afford it. Entry is on a subscription or package basis, but you can access the pool on individual or group courses. They cost €50 for an individual course or €40 for a private course in a group of six.

The entire Stejarii complex is impressive with its beauty, so it is worth taking a day off to visit it at least once.

Oaks Country Club. PHOTO: Facebook

Playa 9 Pool (Bucuresti Noi no. 247) it opened this year on the shores of Lake Streulesti. This means that you are sitting in the pool and feel like you are actually in the lake. Schedule from 09:00 to 21:00, price 70 lei for adults on weekends and 50 lei during the week, 30 lei for children.

It is a large space, more than 6,000 square meters, of which 600 is the pool, 500 sunbeds, there is a bar and quite often DJ parties are held here.

Places of rest near Bucharest

to Arta Park (Snagov, Șos. Ghermanesti-Snagov) it’s 30 km from Bucharest, but you don’t come here to swim, but to enjoy a whole day on the shores of Lake Snagov, which you can explore on kayaks or SUPs rented here (kayak prices start at 25 lei per hour ).

In addition to having fun on the lake, you can also organize a picnic in the shade of the trees, remembering that you will have to eat from the bar and restaurant – there is good pizza.

Park Arta. PHOTO: Facebook

There is also an area with gazebos and deckchairs if you don’t want to lie on the grass. At one time, with the onset of darkness, a drive-in cinema was also organized here.

No at Corbeanca Estate (Corbeanca, Hipodromului 27) You won’t find a pool in the literal sense of the word, in fact, it is right at the entrance, but it is small and more decorative or for splashing for little ones or for one or two people.

However, it is worth going here for many other reasons. First of all, you will find a bistro that specializes in grills, hamburgers, ribs, and any other steak. It also makes Fezandatele de Mośie, a sous vide product that can be bought in several shops.

The terrace here is more than generous, stretching far beyond the former stables turned into a bistro. The stables have also been converted into a children’s play area and the estate continues to the lake with a lovely meadow where several areas are dedicated to the events that take place here.

Corbeanka estate. PHOTO: Facebook

It’s worth a visit if you’re looking for a place to escape from Bucharest to green grass and nature without spending too much time on the roads – you can even take an Uber or Bolt to get here.

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