<script>window.sliderCampsites = [100642,104898,100642,104881,101059,109719]</script>{"id":31751,"date":"2021-03-31T16:40:18","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T14:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.nl\/blog\/?post_type=listing&#038;p=31751"},"modified":"2025-01-03T15:04:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T14:04:01","slug":"swimming-pool-rules-italy","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/swimming-pool-rules-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you know the swimming pool rules in Italy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The sun is shining high in the Italian sky. You\u2019ve just returned from a picturesque village at the edge of the hills, and later there\u2019s a delicious Italian pizza waiting for you. But now, it\u2019s time to cool off. Sunscreen on, you\u2019re heading to the pool, ready to dive in. But suddenly, the lifeguard gives you a questioning look: where\u2019s your swimming cap?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Swimming caps in Italy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Why are swimming caps mandatory in Italy?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">Cultural differences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">Avoid fines and issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">Campsites without swimming cap rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">Pool rules at your campsite<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 676c356b-e758-4277-a5c7-475d39323391 --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\">Swimming caps in Italy<\/h2>\n<p>In France, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/campsite\/search\/q\/country:italy\/swimming:swimming-shorts-not-permitted\/period-of-stay:null\/filter-name-flex-days:2\/filter-name-travel-party:facet-name-adults_2\/sort:recommended\/paging:0,10\/view:list\">long or loose swim shorts are often prohibited<\/a>. On Italian campsites, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/campsite\/search\/q\/country:italy\/swimming:bathing-cap-mandatory\/period-of-stay:null\/filter-name-flex-days:2\/filter-name-travel-party:facet-name-adults_2\/sort:recommended\/paging:0,10\/view:list\">swimming caps are mandatory<\/a> to keep the pool water clean. If you forgot to pack one, you can usually buy a swimming cap at the campsite shop or reception.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31320\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31320\" class=\"wp-image-31320 size-full\" title=\"Many Italian campsites require swimmers to wear a swimming cap.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inzet-1_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Many Italian campsites require swimmers to wear a swimming cap.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inzet-1_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inzet-1_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inzet-1_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-31320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Many Italian campsites require swimmers to wear a swimming cap.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Why are swimming caps mandatory in Italy?<\/h2>\n<p>The reason Italians enforce this rule is similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/listing\/swimming-pool-rules-france\/\">why the French require tight-fitting swimwear<\/a>: hygiene. Swimming caps help keep skin flakes, hair, and other debris from your head out of the pool water.<\/p>\n<p>Not all tourists are thrilled about this rule. For children especially, it can feel like a hassle. Swimming cap on when they want to dive in, swimming cap off when they\u2019re out of the water\u2014and repeat that about ten times an afternoon. Campsites are aware of this inconvenience and aim to make their guests\u2019 stay enjoyable. Some campsites apply for exemptions to waive the swimming cap requirement, while others officially maintain the rule but rarely enforce it in practice.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_31328\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31328\" class=\"wp-image-31328 size-full\" title=\"Campsites can request exemptions from the swimming cap rule. Many large Italian campsites do so, allowing guests to swim without one.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inzet-2_800x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"Campsites can request exemptions from the swimming cap rule. Many large Italian campsites do so, allowing guests to swim without one.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inzet-2_800x600-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inzet-2_800x600-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inzet-2_800x600-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-31328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Campsites can request exemptions from the swimming cap rule. Many large Italian campsites do so, allowing guests to swim without one.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Other common rules for Italian pools include washing your feet or showering before entering and a ban on topless sunbathing or swimming.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3\">Cultural differences<\/h2>\n<p>The swimming cap rule in Italian pools can come as a surprise to some tourists, especially if it\u2019s not a rule in their own country. But as it turns out, this is simply an example of cultural differences. In Italy, hygiene in public spaces is highly valued, and swimming caps are seen as an effective way to keep the water clean.<\/p>\n<p>While some countries might be more lenient, Italians tend to be stricter, and this is reflected in their rules. It\u2019s always a good idea to be aware of these rules when you\u2019re on holiday so you can adapt to local customs\u2014even if they might feel a little unusual at first.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4\">Avoid fines and issues<\/h2>\n<p>To avoid unnecessary problems or fines, it\u2019s helpful to check the pool rules at your Italian campsite in advance. Swimming caps are usually a must, and if you forget yours, you might be denied access to the pool.<\/p>\n<p>There are other rules to keep in mind too, like washing your feet or showering before diving in and wearing the right swimwear. But don\u2019t worry, these are easy to manage! All you need to do is ask at the reception or quickly glance at the rules so you can enjoy your swim without any surprises.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\">Campsites without swimming cap rules<\/h2>\n<p>How do you feel about wearing a swimming cap? Is it no big deal, and maybe even part of the holiday vibe? Or would you prefer to stay somewhere without this rule? If it\u2019s the latter, here are a few Italian campsites where swimming caps aren\u2019t mandatory. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.nl\/italie\/toscane\/livorno\/san-vincenzo\/hu-park-albatros-village-104790\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hu Park Albatros Village<\/a> (Tuscany), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.nl\/italie\/veneto\/venetie\/sottomarina\/miramare-camping-village-104890\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miramare Camping Village<\/a> (Venice), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.nl\/italie\/veneto\/verona\/pacengo-di-lazise\/camping-le-palme-101520\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camping Le Palme<\/a> (Lake Garda), you can dive in without a cap.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jcarousel-wrapper\"><div class=\"jcarousel\"><ul class=\"camping-slider\"><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/1\/69316be92d758.jpg\" alt=\"Club del Sole Vigna sul Mar Family Collection\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/emilia-romagna\/lido-di-pomposa\/club-del-sole-vigna-sul-mar-family-collection-100642\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/emilia-romagna\/lido-di-pomposa\/club-del-sole-vigna-sul-mar-family-collection-100642\/\">Club del Sole Vigna sul M...<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/3\/69330af6e16f9.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Adria\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/emilia-romagna\/ravenna\/casal-borsetti\/camping-adria-104898\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/emilia-romagna\/ravenna\/casal-borsetti\/camping-adria-104898\/\">Camping Adria<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/8\/69380d701e702.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Union Lido Mare\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/veneto\/venice\/cavallino\/camping-union-lido-mare-104881\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/veneto\/venice\/cavallino\/camping-union-lido-mare-104881\/\">Camping Union Lido Mare<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/3\/1\/69318a814875f.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Bella Italia\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/veneto\/verona\/peschiera-del-garda\/camping-bella-italia-101059\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/veneto\/verona\/peschiera-del-garda\/camping-bella-italia-101059\/\">Camping Bella Italia<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><figure class=\"slide-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.acsi.eu\/6\/9\/4\/3\/6943faaa5afc3.jpg\" alt=\"Camping Piani di Clodia\" height=\"133\" width=\"198\"><div class=\"slide-overlay\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/veneto\/verona\/lazise\/camping-piani-di-clodia-109719\/\">Info & Booking<\/a><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"slide-title\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/italy\/veneto\/verona\/lazise\/camping-piani-di-clodia-109719\/\">Camping Piani di Clodia<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-prev jcarousel-prev-disabled\">&lsaquo;<\/a><a href=\"javascript:;\" class=\"jcarousel-control-next\">&rsaquo;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"6\">Pool rules at your campsite<\/h2>\n<p>Have you chosen a campsite with a beautiful pool and want to know what swimwear to pack? On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eurocampings.co.uk<\/a>, you can find this information under the facilities for each campsite. If swim shorts are prohibited or swimming caps required, it will be listed under &#8216;Swimming&#8217;. Handy, right?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sun is high in the Italian sky. You have just got back from that lovely village at the foot of the hills and a delicious Italian pizza is on the menu for later. But first it\u2019s time to cool down. Smeared in suntan lotion, towel in hand, you walk to the swimming pool ready for a nice swim. Then suddenly, the lifeguard gives you a questioning look: where is your swim cap?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":31317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"listing_type":[1402,1398,1406],"class_list":["post-31751","listing","type-listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","listing_type-camping-facts","listing_type-camping-info","listing_type-preperations","listing_location-italie-en","listing_location-camping-in-italy","listing_location-zuid-italie-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/31751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31751"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/31751\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55598,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/31751\/revisions\/55598"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31751"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eurocampings.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing_type?post=31751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}