In Alicante, there are a few public swimming pools. Those are quite good for doing sports, improving your swimming abilities or just going for a swim. Here’s where they are and what each one offers.
IAlicante has three municipal swimming pools managed and funded by the council (but all Alicante beaches are public and free to use). The prices are lower in comparison with privately owned swimming pools. They are located in 3 areas of the city, far from each other.
Listado de Piscinas Públicas en Alicante
- Piscina Municipal Monte Tossal
- Piscina Municipal Luis Asensi Florida-Babel
- Piscina Municipal Via Parque
Piscina en Monte Tossal
The first indoor/outdoor swimming pool is located in Monte Tossal, which translates into Tossal Hill (it is located, obviously, on the top of a hill). Its official name is José Antonio Chicoy, and it is part of a bigger municipal sports centre. There are 2 swimming pools.
Horario Piscina Tossal
El horario de la piscina es:
| Días de la semana | Tiempo Abierto |
| De lunes a viernes | 8:00h to 21:30h |
| De sábado a domingo | 8:00 to 14:00 |
Hours are reduced during transition periods (September/October). Always check the official schedule for current times.
Indoor Swimming Pool
The indoor swimming pool has a length of 25 meters, and there are 8 lanes available. The water temperature is controlled, and 2 lines will be reserved for people using flippers. When there are programmed courses, 2 or 3 lines will be closed for the people in the class, while the rest of the swimming pool is open for solo swimmers.
Every now and then, they will organise events and the public can assist and sit on their terraces.
Horario Piscina Cubierta Tossal
The indoor swimming pool closes in summer to let swimmers use the outdoor swimming pool, según el anuncio oficial del ayuntamiento (en español).
The indoor swimming pool typically closes in summer (around mid-June) so swimmers can use the outdoor pool instead, and reopens in autumn. Check the official schedule for exact dates each year.
Piscina al aire libre
The outdoor swimming pool is 50 meters long, Olympic-sized, and it will open only during the summer. There is enough space to sunbathe on a towel in the terrace area. Inside the complex, there is a small swimming pool with a fountain in the middle. Perfect for children. The water temperature is not controlled, but it is warm in summer.
This swimming pool is great for going by car as there is plenty of free parking space around. Every now and then, a sports event will happen and, for a few hours during the competition, parking will be impossible. It doesn’t often happen, though.
There is also a small swimming pool with a fountain in the middle, perfect for enjoying with the family.
Horario Piscina Exterior Tossal
The outdoor pool typically opens around early June and closes at the end of September, when the indoor pool reopens. Exact dates change each year — check the official schedule page for the current season.
The public transport links are not the best. The only line that will leave you very near the Monte Tossal piscina es línea 39. Otra buena opción es línea 05, which will drop you off ~8 minutes away on foot.
Si prefiere ir en bicicleta, hay espacio para encadenarla junto a la puerta principal.
Esta es la dirección: Calle Foguerer José Romeu Zarandieta, 2, 03005 Alicante, España. Haga clic en aquí para utilizar Google Maps. Consulte el horario en el official website.
Piscina Luis Asensi en La Florida-Babel
Currently closed for maintenance (as of February 2026). The Concejalía de Deportes has not announced a reopening date. Check the official notice. I will do my best to keep this updatd but you can also contact piscinas@alicante.es for the latest updates.
Este complejo cubierto es más pequeño que Monte Tossal. There is only a 25-meter swimming pool with 6 lanes. The water temperature is controlled, and they have a sauna and jacuzzi that are usually broken and closed to the public. There are fast lines for using flipper,s and depending on the class schedule, some lines will be closed.
Even having a private parking lot, there is less space for cars than in other pools, as it is usually busy. Anyhow, it is still possible to find a spot after a few minutes of searching. On the dedicated spots next to the main
Luis Asensi en La Florida-Babel Horario de piscinas
The swimming pool is currently closed for maintenance until further notice (see above). When open, the typical schedule is:
| Días de la semana | Tiempo Abierto |
| De lunes a viernes | De 8:00 a 11:00 De 11:30 a 16:30 17:00 a 21:15 |
| Sábado y domingo | De 8:30 a 11:30 12:00 a 14:00 |
Esta es la dirección: Calle Fernando Madroñal, 2, 03007 Alicante, España. Haga clic en aquí para ver la dirección en Google Maps. Por último official website con el horario.
Piscina Vía Parque
Vía Parque is an indoor pool that typically stays open year-round, though it may have brief closures for maintenance. Check the official schedule for current hours.
Este complejo cubierto es mayor que Luis Asensi pero menor que Monte Tossal. La ventaja es que la piscina es la más nueva de Alicante. Tiene 8 líneas cubiertas con la temperatura del agua controlada. Como en las otras piscinas, algunas líneas estarán reservadas para cursos y nadadores rápidos que utilizan aletas.
As well, it has a private parking lot, and it is usually easy to park around the area. They have spots for chaining the bikes, and there are a couple of important bus lines stopping nearby: 03 y 04.
Horario de la piscina
The typical schedule during the winter season (October to May) is:
- Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 17:00
- Saturdays and Sundays: 08:00–11:30 and 12:00–14:00
Hours change seasonally. Check the official schedule for current times.
This is the address: Avenida Unicef, 03009 Alicante. See it on Google Maps. You can also check the official city hall page.
¿Qué se puede hacer en las piscinas públicas?
The swimming pools in Alicante offer courses designed for children, adults/teenagers and retired people. You can choose to go there and swim free by yourself or join one of the classes. If you finally decide to join a course, the only restriction is that you have to join in advance for a full quarter. Here’s how it works.
Nadar solo en estilo libre
You can pay for a single entry at the door — just bring an ID (passport, NIE, driving licence, or your user card). To buy multi-entry passes online, you’ll first need to register as a user with the Concejalía de Deportes. Once registered, you can buy passes online. You can also contact them at piscinas@alicante.es or call 965 916 162.
Important: All three municipal pools require you to bring a swimming cap, a proper swimsuit, and flip-flops. You’ll also need to leave an ID at the reception desk (user card, DNI, passport, etc.).
Inscribirse en una clase por trimestre
A lo largo del año, realizan varios cursos dirigidos a distintas personas. El público puede ser niños que aprenden a nadar, adultos que mejoran sus habilidades natatorias o jubilados que mantienen su cuerpo en forma haciendo aeróbic acuático. Una nota importante a esto es que usted debe estar empadronado en Alicante para poder suscribirse a estos servicios. Aquí está toda la información (en español).
Precios de Piscinas Públicas en Alicante
The prices are a bit difficult to find, and you will need to have a good level of Spanish. They are inside a .pdf file on this page. If you registered on the census, you might be able to get a 50% discount if you are younger than 26 or older than 63. Other scenarios where you will get a discount are: having a disability, being referred by a doctor and a few more. You will need to read the document or ask in the comments below to know more. In the pool, they will give you a member’s card if you are going to buy any of the bundles. Here is a table with the prices:
| Tipo de billete | Precio | Precio con descuento |
| Una entrada | 3.70€ | 1.85€ |
| 10 entradas | 28.10€ | 14.05€ |
| 20 entradas | 44.35€ | 22.18€ |
| 30 entradas | 59.05€ | 29.53€ |
Note that you must use all your entrances in less than 9 months, or you will miss them. You can pay in cash. If using the card, you need to use the website from your phone. They will give information on how to do it at the counter.
I hope this helps you decide whether to try one of Alicante’s public swimming pools. If you still have any doubts or comments about the pools, please leave a comment below!