Alternative filtration
Every pool uses a lower-chlorine system — salt, mineral, UV, or ocean-fed — for water that's gentler on skin and the planet.
The World's Saltwater Pools
Dive into your perfect saltwater pool.
Discover the world's most extraordinary saltwater pools — from natural ocean-fed pools to luxe modern infinity pools. Every pool is personally researched to meet our editorial guidelines.
Featured pools
Saltwater pools we're dreaming about now
PUBLICOceania
Bondi Icebergs
Sydney, Australia
Iconic ocean-fed pool carved into the cliffs of Bondi Beach, where waves crash over the edge at high tide.
Ocean-fed
HistoricLap lanesOutdoor
Saltwater
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HOTELEurope
Piscine Molitor
Paris, France
A legendary exclusive Art Deco landmark restored to former glory, blending Parisian elegance with a Riviera spirit.
UV + Oxygen
Art DecoHistoricHeatedLap lanesIndoorOutdoor
Saltwater
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HOTELEurope
Aman Sveti Stefan
Budva, Montenegro
An intimate cliffside pool and an indoor spa pool on a fortified island connected to the mainland by a slender causeway.
Salt Chlorinator
AdriaticPrivate islandIndoor
Saltwater
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Why saltwater
Three reasons to choose less chlorine.
Saltwater pools aren't a trend, they have real benefits.
Gentler on skin & eyes
Lower chlorine levels mean no red eyes, no itchy skin, no chemical sting after a swim.
Softer, silkier water
Less chlorine means a more velvet-like feel that's closer to the experience of floating in the ocean.
Kinder to the planet
Fewer manufactured chemicals, simpler maintenance, and a smaller environmental footprint.
How we curate
We don't list every saltwater pool — we list the ones worth swimming in. Each entry is reviewed against three editorial standards before it joins the directory.
Exceptional design
Infinity edges, rooftop perches, sand-bottomed lagoons, and historic tilework. Each pool earns its place on visual merit.
Memorable destinations
From cliffside ocean baths to remote island resorts, we feature pools in places worth crossing oceans for.
EDITORIAL
Stories from the Poolside Digest.
Field notes, primers, and quiet meditations on swimming the world's saltwater pools.
