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Refugio Botanico creates high-quality, clean, 100% chemical free ponds and swimming pools, using a variety of techniques that are all based on the principles of natural filtration to ensure year-round water quality. We combine mechanical and biological filtration to recreate a functioning, healthy aquatic ecosystem in the space of your own garden. Aquatic plants and microorganisms work together in constructed wetlands or external filters, using technology to bring out their best ability to create crystal clear, sparkling ponds and pools.
The price for a natural pool depends on its size and the required filtration system. The filtration system determines the desired water quality. The level of automation, which decreases manual maintenance, also plays an important role: efficient water circulation that gets rid of debris settling on the bottom, skimmers that clear away falling tree leaves and other floating particles, automated top-off that compensates for water loss due to evaporation, and efficient landscaping of the surrounding area are all major techniques in keeping a pond clean without spending time doing it yourself. Lastly, availability and transport of building materials set the price. As an indication, prices range between 145 and 1200 euros per m2 incl. IVA for a standard sized 60m2 swimming pond.
Next to building ponds, Refugio Botanico propagates 140 species of endemic, native and non-invasive ornamental aquatic plants, used in our pond filtration systems, aquatic landscaping and as part of larger nature restoration projects. At our nursery all plants are grown 100% naturally, without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilizers, in a series of spring-fed, clear, outdoor ponds.