It’s not just about sandy beaches and lidos in Italy. Head inland or off the map, and you’ll stumble across emerald rivers threading through Tuscany, sun-bleached islands like Sardinia, icy Dolomite ...

If you love the wonders of nature and are seeking less crowded places to relax this summer, we have just the thing for you: a selection of some of the most beautiful wild swimming pools in Italy.

Whether you’re in Turin, Bergen or San Sebastián, a wild swimming experience is often only a short train ride away.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UK, Essex, female wild swimmer standing in a lake touching the water at sunrise. Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll ...