Located in the heart of Le Cascine park, just outside of the city centre, Le Pavoniere is the…read moreperfect spot to cool down in the summer. It's not cheap( 8 euros during weekdays, 9 euros on the weekend) but the pool is well kept and sufficiently clean. There is a bar where you can lunch or get snacks or you can bring your lunch from home and eat in the shade under the trees. There is a special bath for children.

I really love this place! I can't say enough positive things about it! Everyone on the staff is so…read morehelpful and friendly and the chairs they have for tanning are awesome too. The food and drinks are really good and reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend!

I joined this pool after my 3 year old daughter took some swim lessons and we fell in love with the…read morestructure and the staff. The swim instructor, Manuela was great and after only 3 weeks, my daughter was more confident in the water and having a grand ol' time. The Rari bar is great for a nice relaxing lunch. Definitely try the pollo al curry con riso basmati (curry chicken with basmati rice) as it is to die for and the apple cake is divine! They also serve Stickhouse gelato bars that are made with fresh fruit (€2.50-3.00). The aperitivo is not an apericena, so don't go expecting pasta or rice dishes. They mostly serve olives, cheeses, interesting spreads, bread and hard-boiled eggs. The reason they are always packed is not for the abundant food but for the fantastic location. What better way to spend a summer night than enjoying a drink under the stars while admiring the beautiful views of the Arno river.