On the edge of the Villa Borghese gardens, this pool is a favourite with locals (it can be busy at weekends). Weather permitting, it remains open into October.

This Olympic-size public pool in the heart of the suburban EUR district is often crowded with Roman bambini on warmer days.

'La Roman' offers aerobics studios, saunas, hydromassage pools, squash courts and two Olympic-size swimming pools.

This swanky spa - catering to many of Rome's beautiful people - offers an enticing range of treatments for men and women, plus a hammam and hairdressing. By appointment only.

Important matches sell out quickly. Even the cheaper seats have a decent view.