Are there public swimming pools in Gibraltar that visitors can use?

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Yes. During the official summer bathing season Gibraltar opens the GSLA Bathing Pavilion on Europort Road, the Europa Pool near Camp Bay, and the Camp Bay pools, with lifeguards on duty. In 2026 the season began on Saturday 23 May 2026.
Gibraltar's public pools are seasonal facilities that open with the official summer bathing season.
The pools:
GSLA Bathing Pavilion, Europort Road: run by the Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority. The Government's accessibility leaflet lists summer opening from 10:00 to 20:00, seven days a week.
Europa Pool: the former Ministry of Defence pool, known locally as the Nuffield Pool, refurbished and opened to the public in 2019. It sits on the western side of the Rock between Camp Bay and Little Bay and has opened from 10:00 to 20:00 every day in summer.
Camp Bay pools: seawater pools beside Camp Bay beach, which reopened for 2026 after essential maintenance.
The 2026 season:
The official summer bathing season began on Saturday 23 May 2026, around two weeks earlier than usual, with some transitional arrangements completed by mid June.
Lifeguards are deployed at all beaches and swimming pools during the season.
Carers are provided at beaches and pools to help people who need assistance getting into the water, through the Supported Needs and Disability Office, except at Sandy Bay and Little Bay.
A Beaches and Pools Accessibility Information Booklet sets out accessible facilities.
Tips:
Outside the summer season these pools are generally closed, so check before visiting in spring or autumn.
Capacity is limited and pools can be busy on hot weekends.
The pools are occasionally closed at short notice for cleaning, with reopenings announced by the Government.

Are there public swimming pools in Gibraltar that visitors can use?

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The pools

The 2026 season