Is this why homes with swimming pools are so popular?

67 per cent of holidaymakers consider themselves confident swimmers, according to On the Beach's survey, good news for the millions currently planning their summer getaway - but almost a third (31 per cent) won´t swim in the sea.

The survey revealed that almost half (45 per cent) of those that stay well clear of the deep blue say they prefer to swim in their hotel pool, while almost a quarter (23 per cent) say they are scared of swimming in the sea.

It is unsurprising, then, that recent findings from Spanish property portal Kyero.com has suggested that a swimming pool is a huge priority for those looking for a property in Spain, with 70 per cent looking for homes with pools in the Costa Blanca alone.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Manager for leading Spanish house builder Taylor Wimpey España, agrees that demand for second homes with both communal pools and direct beach access remains "especially high".

“A swimming pool is sand-free, contains no dangerous currents, you can go back to your property within seconds and with Taylor Wimpey España properties the pool can only be used by residents, so is far more private and exclusive than the beach," he  comments.