Typically associated to summer and good weather, swimming pools are usually neglected in the winter. A mistake made by many people, since, despite the less use, pools need cares all year around.

Thinking about this season, Guimágua has created a list of the essential care with swimming pools.

1. Cover the pool
When the pool is not in use, it is important to use a protective cover. This way, you prevent the rise of water levels resulting from the rain and the penetration of external dirt as well as chemical products last longer (there is less water evaporation).

During the winter, it is recommended to pay attention to the cover condition, since rainwater or debris can cause an excessive weight and it is necessary to clean it.

The cover is also a security element against the possible fall of children and animals in the swimming pool.

2. Clean and hygienize
Brush all sides and floor tiles and remove all the visible dirt as leaves and insects. This procedure is fundamental to prevent the breeding of bacteria and, specially, algae that turn the water unusable.

3. Pay attention to the water balance
The different component levels should be at its ideal value.

pH levels should be between 7.6 e 7.2, without forgetting that the chlorine levels should be between 1 and 3ppm for a healthy bath.

4. Perform shock chlorination
Apply shock chlorine and algaecide. It is essential to maintain a clean and crystalline water.

5. Check the water level frequently
With low temperature, water can expand and damage plastic components as skimmers or tiles. Therefore, make sure the water line is below the skimmer approximately 50 cm.

6. Empty and protect the skimmer mouths
Fundamental to safeguard them against frost and pressures from the ice, as well as to prevent leafs, dust, little animals and rain to enter the water. 

The new Eurostars chain hotel, located in Cascais, is the most recent hotel unit to join the extensive list of tourism and leisure complexes that rely on Guimágua’s services for the conception, development and installation of projects based on the leisure moments of the clients.

Located in the coastal town of Cascais, inaugurated in January 2017, the hotel invested in the construction of an imposing swimming pool that perfectly complaints the magnificent seaside scenario that the hotel offers.

Convinced that this whole project is an added value to the region and an excellent option for those who visit, we thank the confident placed in us and we wish lots of success.

In a time when the tourism in Portugal lives perhaps the most fruitful phase of its history, there are numerous new projects that came to dynamize and complement the already vast existing offer.

It is with naturality that we see São Torcato figuring in an effective way, since June 2017, among the options of excellence in the search for a solution of comfort and relax in the area around Guimarães.

After one more mission accomplished, after finalized the process of conception and installation of two swimming pools in the touristic complex, Guimágua guarantees that Vale de São Torcato Houses & Wine Bar is a unique space in the region with valences capable of making leisure moments a constant reality.

The space defines itself as “a retreat where time runs slowly, conducive to the discovery of treasure from the history of Portugal, where visitors can live unforgettable moments and rest in a peaceful and reconciling environment.”

More info at www.valedestorcato.pt/en.