Has anyone braved the pools yet?

Heading over in a week for an easter break and was wondering if anyone was using the pools.

Have a 3yo who will no doubt want to go into the pool no matter what the weather.

Wondering how cold the pools are at present.

I was out with my 18 year old son in January, and I foolishly took his challenge of swimming a length.

Lets just say the cold of the water takes your breath away, and I wont be doing it again. at that time of the year.

Mark

My kids braved them last Easter, I am sure they will be doing the same again this year

We are out next week with 3 kids.  It was really cold last easter time so this time I bought 3 Osprey shortsleeved/legged neoprene lightweight wetsuits for them to enjoy the pool this time.  They were from a co on the net and were only 12 each.  Happy kids= happy parents I say!!!!

Hi Arlene

I would have thought living in Aberdeen, the pools on Condado would be tropical for you at this time of year

 We have dipped our toes in. Cold !!!!

Ha, ha - Just for info - the temp in Aberdeen today was 15 degrees and SUNNY, SUNNY, SUNNY!!!!!! I am in two mind whether it's worth going to Sp[ain or staying here!!!

We were there last Easter.  The kids were in the pool every day, although not as much as they are in them in the Summer.  It was too cold for me, I couldn't brave it, but my hubby did a few times.

Arlene - 3 kids?? ou have been productive over the last few months, sure you onlyhad the one last time!!  Will see you over Easter, am there with James and my parents - I will brave the pool, but don't think the others will join me!

Ted

I am a fast worker!!  See you sooooon!!!  You never know - I may even have another by then.

Last Jan i took a dip in every pool............. yes it was cold (heart shocker cold) but it was a challenge that was made and took on... i should have got sponsors !

Last Feb i was in again, albeit the missus wouldn't after she dipped a toe in, her kids had those half cut dry suits and they were fine, however in Feb last year the sea was ok, no different to UK in summer, so any days of 20+ get down to the beaches !

Last March/April i thought the pools were ok if you kept moving and by May they were absolutely fine.

Depends on your tolerance level for hypothermia

Was there on Wednesday and the water is effin freezing!!!! It is still getting very nippy at night so unfortunately the water doesn't get chance to warm up in the sun during the day and stay warm.

Shampers is clearly mad and obviously has a higher threshold level than the rest of us!!!  I'll leave it with you.......  on a positive note the weather was starting to warm up nicely when I left on Wednesday

Its warming up slowly at Condado 22-23 degrees and have been informed that is going to get warmer over the next few days - the spainish summer has finally started - we hope...    if not we are coming prepared - we are bringing our childrens wet suits with us for Easter and my husband has ordered one for himself (as he said "If we are bloody paying for the pools - i'm bloody going to use them) but the only thing is that my husband is not on the small side - he's going to look like a Telly Tubby in his black wet suit. I shall be staying inside the days he braves the pool (through imbarrisment) - I warn you all !!! .................

My 2 sons (in their twenties) did take a very quick dip in the pool last week (for a dare) and said it was absolutely freezing!

If I remember correctly from last year, the pools were OK by May if the weather in April is warm. They stay that way right through to the end of October and in the hot months are an essential cooling facility in the afternoons. I must say,  once the future of Polaris is sorted and more residents have moved in, the suggestion made some time ago on this forum of a heating system being installed in each pool or at least a number of them would be really useful for those who wish to swim all year round.

Jon Faulkner

As the Foro was not built in its intended  space between Jardins 5 & 7, opposie the  tennis courts.

I wondered if, f inancialy it would be cheaper to have one built there, larger of course & there fore only have to pay for oee heating system  If that proved to be  viable, then maybe a spot could be found to cater for the penthouses & the jardines @ that end of the resort.

Just a thought

Jan

Well ive lived on condado since August and the pools were nice that time of year i have recently been in and its very very very very cold, however after 10 minutes of trying to get warm your body gets used to it, I find it amazing how kids dont care wether it is hot weather or snowing haha

Rob Miller