Where to wear a burkini in Europe
HerWhere lists 239 swimming venues across 7 European countries that accept covering swimwear. 190 accept the loose burkini, 239 accept fitted covering swimwear, and 239 venues confirmed their policy in writing.
How the rules actually work
There is no single European rule. In practice the policy is set venue by venue: a hotel, campsite or private pool decides its own dress code, and public pools follow local rules that vary from one town to the next. That is why a directory built venue by venue · rather than country by country · is the only reliable way to know before you travel.
The two cuts, and why they matter
A loose burkini is a wide-cut swimsuit made of swimming fabric (lycra). Fitted covering swimwear is the same fabric but close to the body. Many venues that refuse one accept the other, usually because their rule is written about the cut, not about coverage. HerWhere gives a separate verdict for each so you can filter by what you actually wear.
Country by country
Frequently asked questions
Can you wear a burkini in Europe?
Yes. HerWhere lists 239 venues in Europe that accept covering swimwear: 190 accept the loose burkini and 239 accept fitted covering swimwear. 239 of them are confirmed in writing by the venue itself.
Which hotels and pools accept the burkini in Europe?
Acquaworld, Alpamare, Aqualandia, Aquamijas, Aquaparc and 234 more venues. Each listing on HerWhere shows the venue's own published rule or written reply, with the date it was checked.
Is the loose burkini allowed in Europe?
190 of the 239 venues listed in Europe accept the loose burkini (a real burkini, wide cut, made of swimming fabric/lycra).
Is fitted covering swimwear accepted in Europe?
239 venues in Europe accept fitted covering swimwear · a close-fitting lycra swimsuit that covers the body. Some venues accept one cut but not the other, which is why HerWhere shows a separate verdict for each.
How reliable is this information?
Every entry is based on the venue's published rules or its written reply to us, with the date shown. Rules can change without notice, so always check with the venue before travelling.