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Swimming Pools in Portugal

Types of Swimming Pools Available

Pre-Fabricated Fibreglass Swimming Pools

Concrete Swimming Pools

Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools

Bio Swimming Pools

Out of Ground Swimming Pools

DutchTub - A Hot Tub for the 21st Century

Inflatable Swimming Pools

 

swimming pools in portugal

One of the top ten items most people want when they purchase a property in the sun is a swimming pool.

Just about everyone wants to dive into the crystal clear waters of their own swimming pool and while many properties may not have one, it is not difficult to have one installed. There is a wide variety of swimming pools available from eco-friendly bio pools through to chlorinated concrete pools.

However before you sign on the dotted line with an agent or manufacturer  it is advised you work out exactly the kind of swimming pool which would suit your needs and budget. A reasonably sized swimming pool (eight metres by four metres) can cost as little as 13,500€ to install.

If you are contemplating installing a swimming pool remember there are many types of pools available, some more environmentally and economically friendly than others. Some are cheaper to install, but more expensive to maintain, others are more expensive to install though have lower maintenance costs and others are completely mobile. (see types of swimming pools available)

There is no mistaking swimming pools are great fun, but they do have quite high running costs, a fact which should be taken into consideration when you are contemplating having a swimming pool installed.

For example a 10 metre by four metre pool, running on a Chlorine pump system can cost up to 2,000€ per year to run. These costs include electricity for the pump, which during the summer may need to run for at least four hours a day, top-ups of water (due to evaporation and usage), chemicals to ensure the water is sufficiently oxygenated and to keep nasty bacteria at bay and maintenance of the pool structure itself.

These running costs of a swimming pool are often overlooked by many people when they purchase holiday or retirement homes abroad. Unfortunately swimming pools, though enjoyable during the summer months, do require year round maintenance, which can eat into a limited budget. Properties with bore holes or wells are popular with many people as it reduces the running costs as aside from a little electricity to operate the water is free.

One of the main points to remember however if you are considering installing a swimming pool is a license for installation. Current legislation in Portugal insists, as it will be a permanent fixture, a license must be sought from the local council. Some swimming pool manufacturers and builders will obtain this on your behalf, however it is important you double check this before any building work commences as it will be the home owner who is fined if the license is not in place not the contractor.

 

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