I was hoping someone here might have direct experience of a pool in Rome, open to the public, either for masters' or general swimming. I will be there for three months this fall and don't want to lose it! Unfortunately, the information at Swimmer's Guide is extremely limited and often out of date.
McTrusty mentioned the Roman Sport Center at the Villa Borghese. I swam there when we were in Rome one Christmas. It was the only place our consierge knew from a list I had gotten online. It was my only day to swim and it was worth the 26 Euro for that one day. I could have used any of the facilities and I did take advantage of the hot tub.
It was interesting because each lane had at least one person, all slower than I am, and all men. I was very careful not to bother anyone. Pretty soon my lane mates were stopping on the turns to let me pass.
If I were there for 3 months (I wish), I'd try to get information on joining.
My visit was perfect. I took a taxi there because I wan't sure exactly where it was. It was a beautiful day and I walked back to the hotel, feeling like a million dollars (or Euros).
McTrusty mentioned the Roman Sport Center at the Villa Borghese. I swam there when we were in Rome one Christmas. It was the only place our consierge knew from a list I had gotten online. It was my only day to swim and it was worth the 26 Euro for that one day. I could have used any of the facilities and I did take advantage of the hot tub.
It was interesting because each lane had at least one person, all slower than I am, and all men. I was very careful not to bother anyone. Pretty soon my lane mates were stopping on the turns to let me pass.
If I were there for 3 months (I wish), I'd try to get information on joining.
My visit was perfect. I took a taxi there because I wan't sure exactly where it was. It was a beautiful day and I walked back to the hotel, feeling like a million dollars (or Euros).
