SwimNatural Pools

A Natural Swimming Pool just completed near Figueres in Catalonia, Spain. Made from the shell of an existing swimming pool with dimensions 12m x 5m x 2m.

A dividing wall was built to separate the biological filtration bed from the swimming zone, and native plant species were planted to benefit local wildlife. An immediate result being the discovery of a grass snake in the pool. This is a non poisonous species that likes to hunt frogs, toads and other small creatures in shallow water margins.

This has been a really succesful swimming pool conversion, and I hope to get more projects like this soon.

Introduction to natural swimming pools

Swimnatural presentation Natural Swimming Pool introduction

Concrete spray process in action to form the pool outer shell, photo taken this week.

Pleased to contribute to this months Pro Landscaper article by Anji Connell Interior Design + on Natural Swimming Pools

My column for this month's Pro Landscaper Magazine in Natural Swimming Pools....
Anji Connell considers the natural swimming pool or ‘swimming pond’, a wildlife haven and alternative to the chlorinated pools found in most gardens.
"NATURAL WATER FEELS MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE ON THE SKIN AND IS NOT AS HARSH AS CHEMICAL WATER"
Read the feature here.......http://flickread.com/edition/PensordFreeLibrary/5810c2f256f35/ page 60