The pools at Camp Bay were built during the 1960’s following encouragement by the British Government to the Gibraltar Legislative Council to look to alternative sources of income other than military ones. A promenade was built between Camp Bay and Little Bay where there is a small paddling pool.
The pool originally had three dolphins that acted as fountains, spouting sea water but these were removed in 2006 due to deterioration. They were refurbished and sited on land.
In 2014, a second major refurbishment programme saw the length and depth of the pool substantially increased and a fully automated water chlorination system added.
| Name | Dolphin Pool 39 7th Rosia Battery, Camp Bay Road, Camp Bay, GX11 1AA, Gibraltar |
| Coordinates | 36°07’10.7″N 5°21’04.2″W |
| Built / opened | Approx 1965 |
| Cost | |
| Dimensions | 100′ x 40′, narrowing to 26′ (scaled from map) 2012 – pool lengthened to 125′ |
| Capacity | |
| Water type | Sea water |
| Depth(s) | |
| Diving | N/A |
| Changing facilities | |
| Second pool | Children’s pool 50′ x 25′ approx (scaled from map) |
| Spectator seating | |
| Designer | |
| Date closed | N/A |
| Status | Open |
| On site now | The pool |
| Last updated | 3rd December 2025 |
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