Arribas Hotel in Sintra has a 100-meter salt water swimming pool, which is on my bucket list.
It’s simply wonderful. The water temp is 16 / 60.8° which is a little cold.
The drink afterward is wonderful too.
The locker room’s show booths have no toiletries. It’s €15 if you don’t stay at the hotel.
A little break after the swim
Jist love it!
A hearty thanks to our guide, Nuno of in Regua, Portugal, the ex-marine: we had a wonderful time on the quiet Douro River. The bonus is the little raindrops. I loved that too. He’s easy-going and worldly, shared many cool stories – thanks!!
I made a reservation on WhatsApp, which is straightforward. They’re great, and respond in a few minutes, even on a Saturday.
We passed three bridges, as the name indicates. The only company was fish that jumped out of the water, duckies, and on the way back, a small ferry.
From our boat to their outfit is an easy 16-minute walk on the promenade.
They do ebikes too. There are lavatories for boys and girls.
