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Seven super swimming spots in Europe
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
TL;DR
- Les Roches Rouges in Saint-Raphaël, France, offers poolside ice cream and views along the Golden Corniche.
- Laugarás Lagoon in Iceland is a new two-tiered lagoon on the Golden Circle sightseeing route.
- Saunasaari in Helsinki, Finland, is a private island dedicated to saunas with wood-fired tubs and Baltic Sea plunges.
- Bagni Misteriosi in Milan, Italy, provides evening swims and aperitivi at a 1930s lido, with added artist performances on Wednesdays.
- Riela Bathhouse in Madrid, Spain, combines Roman, Japanese, and Russian bathing traditions.
- Borgo Santandrea on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, features a Riva Lounge for cocktails with sea views and an exhibition on Riva's history.
- Paris has opened eleven supervised swimming areas, including an urban beach in Bercy and a large freshwater spot in Bras de Grenelle.
- Soak in London is a floating bathhouse on a restored canal boat offering saunas and ice baths.