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Really stupid holiday question

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Merryoldgoat · 17/02/2025 19:09

I’m asking a really stupid question but I’ve asked a few people IRL and not had helpful answers.

I’m taking my boys abroad for the first time this year - Spain / Balearic Islands most likely. Probably in June.

Stupid Question: Are the pools warm at that time of year? I’ve not been to Europe much and when I did years ago it was April, Portugal, and the pool was absolutely massive so like an iceberg.

We’re looking an at AI place - Holiday Village or similar. The pools won’t be freezing will they?

I feel like an idiot asking but my boys both have additional needs and a cold pool will be a nightmare as they would find that tricky.

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OldGothsFadeToGrey · 17/02/2025 20:55

We go to the Balearics mid June for 2 weeks every year. Villas with unheated pools. Pools are a lovely temperature. That time of year it rains occasionally and the temperature dips to 22/23/24. If that happens the pool is a bit cool for my small children, but it’s usually fine again the next day. Average heat was 26/27 when we are there and in that the pool is comfortable enough for us all. I feel the cold very easily. The sea is normally a couple of degrees warmer than pool temperature.

stanleypops66 · 17/02/2025 20:49

Been to holiday villages the first week in June and both times the water was chilly but ok after a few minutes.

Cupcakes2035 · 17/02/2025 20:41

In June, the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza) typically have warm weather, with average daytime temperatures around 25–30°C (77–86°F). However, pool temperatures can vary depending on size, depth, and whether they are heated.

Springadorable · 17/02/2025 20:16

The pools will be cold. We are going in July this year so that although the air temperature might be too warm for my little ones we can hopefully balance it by being in and out of the pool all day.

I'd look for somewhere with an indoor pool as well as that should be ok (although still tend to be on a the cooler side).

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Merryoldgoat · 17/02/2025 20:14

ChancesAreLow · 17/02/2025 20:02

If they're heated, yes! Not heated - they'll be freezing.

I used a pool in the Caribbean last week and it wasn't heated - 30 degrees outside but cold pools!

I’d be heading to Caribbean if I felt the boys would cope with the flight!! My dream destination 🥰

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Merryoldgoat · 17/02/2025 20:13

You guys are amazing! Thank you. X

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ChancesAreLow · 17/02/2025 20:02

If they're heated, yes! Not heated - they'll be freezing.

I used a pool in the Caribbean last week and it wasn't heated - 30 degrees outside but cold pools!

wellingtonsandwaffles · 17/02/2025 19:59

Also I took a proper wetsuit for DC for the non heated splash park. That was shallow so felt fine to me although not warm, but SEN can be particularly sensitive.

wellingtonsandwaffles · 17/02/2025 19:56

Most places won't be heated and will be freezing despite warm weather. These places need 30 degrees plus for months to heat up. Some kids are fine with this, some aren't and I specifically search for places with heated pools as a result - it's harder to find but you can search similar threads with people asking for this, and check the reviews on trip advisor for the word "heated" and check its not just heated in low season. I've been to lovely outdoor heated places now in UK, Turkey, Canary Islands, France etc - what's your budget / ideal location?

Tebheag · 17/02/2025 19:55

Check reviews and ask on TripAdvisor. Been to a few places where the sea was warmer as was full sun whereas the hotel pool was freezing due to it only having a couple of hours in the sun as tall hotels all around casting shade.

mondaytosunday · 17/02/2025 19:55

I have an unheated pool in southern Spain. It would be plenty warm enough in June. In July it would be a lovely 28 degrees in there!

Bellyblueboy · 17/02/2025 19:51

I find any pools in Europe too cold if they aren’t heated.

NotMuchOfABargain · 17/02/2025 19:47

In my view, all hotel pools are cold all year round! The main difference is if the outside temperature is very hot then it has less of an impact as you can come out and warm up quickly.

Lovelynames123 · 17/02/2025 19:44

The pools in Turkey are also freezing, been in April, May, August and October. But when it's red hot you enjoy the cold, and soon get used to it! I'm off to Lanzarote on Friday, the pools will be freezing cold but it won't stop my dc!

DaringLion · 17/02/2025 19:43

End of June is nice and warm in the Balearics

Nameychangington · 17/02/2025 19:41

Even year round destinations eg Canaries which have heated pools will have turned the heating off by June so read the small print!

My experience of Spanish holidays goes: April in Ibiza - outdoor pools were so cold they were unusable. May in Lanzarote - 'heated' pool brisk but ok once in, then they turned the heating off half way through the week and the sea was warmer than the pool. August in Ibiza - unheated pools warmed by the sun felt lovely and warm. October in Menorca - pool too cold, sea still warm enough to swim in.

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cestlavielife · 17/02/2025 19:40

Take rash vests or shortie wetsuits eg decathlon

Teebles007 · 17/02/2025 19:37

We went to Menorca last May. The main pool was freezing. The toddler pool was only slightly better🥶.

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Merryoldgoat · 17/02/2025 19:33

Maybe I’ll look at Turkey - the flight puts me off a touch but it might be worth it once out there…

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FairyBatman · 17/02/2025 19:24

In the Balearics in June I'd say on the cool side unless it's either heated or it's been really warm and sunny.

TheChosenTwo · 17/02/2025 19:23

Portugal last summer in August, pool was really chilly! To be fair none of us cared once in but it was surprising to us.

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Merryoldgoat · 17/02/2025 19:21

Ok. Thank you everyone. This is helpful. Now to find a decent hotel!

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Dueanamechange2025 · 17/02/2025 19:21

We did Majorca in June a couple of years ago. The pools were warm enough to use but still a shock when you get in.

xyz111 · 17/02/2025 19:21

Also been to Turkey when it was 41c and the pools were still cold!

xyz111 · 17/02/2025 19:20

We went to Lanzarote in June and the pools were freezing. Kids didn't care though!

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