Olympic pool

Booking

Olympic pool

The heated eight-lane, 50m Olympic pool at Playitas Resort features top of the range technology and all the necessary equipment for outdoor training and professional competitions throughout the year. The water temperature’s a constant 25-26º all year.

Features:

Starting blocks
Underground gallery for monitoring swim technique and filming swimmers
Backstroke facilities
Wavekiller lane ropes
Hand paddles
Boards
Pull buoys
Fins
Stretch cords for in-pool training
Grandstand for approximately 300 spectators
Clocks at each end of the pool
Changing rooms with showers

Groups are advised to bring their own swimming equipment, as resort accessories are limited.

Our sports team offers swimming classes each week. Please check our programme.

Pool hours

The Olympic pool’s open from 8:00 in the morning to 8:00 at night 365 days a year. For more info about pool bookings and opening times, ask at Sports Booking during opening hours or send an email to info@playitas.net

Weather

Fuerteventura’s excellent weather means the pool can be used virtually all year.

The pool has a constant temperature of 25-26 degrees year round and is usually covered at night to keep the temperature at this level.

Changing rooms

The pool’s modern changing rooms were opened for the Masters category of the Spanish Swimming Championship held at Playitas Resort in June 2013.

We remind you that swim caps are compulsory in the pool and footwear must be worn around the pool area.

Underground gallery

The Olympic pool has an underground gallery for viewing and monitoring swim technique.

This facility allows swim team coaches to correct and analyse swim stroke techniques.

Competitions

Playitas Resort Olympic pool is the venue for various national, local and regional championships.

The most publicised event was the Masters category of the Spanish Swimming Championship in June 2013, in which more than 400 swimmers from all over Spain competed.

Check the events calendar

Sharky Swimming School

Take the chance and learn how to swim or improve your swim style during your vacation. Gentle conditions and daily practice guarantee the highest level of progress. At Sharky Swimming School you can choose between different courses for each skill level and swimming technique.

Check out the attached document for all the information regarding booking options, dates and prices.

Sharky Swimming School registration