Construction - natural pool builder Portugal & beyond

A pool like no other

At Aqua Vitae, we don’t just build natural swimming pools — we craft living, breathing water landscapes that are as technically advanced as they are visually stunning. Our work is grounded in over 25 years of hands-on experience, fusing ecological engineering, artistic stonework, and regenerative design to create self-cleaning, chemical-free pools that look like they’ve always belonged to the land.

Unlike many biopool companies that simply follow a template, we design each pool as a bespoke work of functional art — tailored to your environment, your lifestyle, and the natural rhythms of your land. From rainwater harvesting systems to fire-resilient design features and deeply integrated wetland filtration zones, every Aqua Vitae project is built not just to look beautiful, but to do something beautiful for the land and people it touches.

1. Built by Master Craftsmen
Over 25 years of experience building natural pools — trained directly by pioneers of the industry in California.

2. Bespoke Design, Not Templates
Every pool is custom-designed to fit the land, not copied from a catalog.

3. Artistic Masonry Meets Ecological Engineering
Our stonework is handcrafted and sculptural — paired with high-performance water systems that ensure clarity year-round.

4. Advanced Filtration Options
From upflow wetlands to UV-C sterilization, we integrate systems that keep water crystal-clear and alive.

5. Rainwater Harvesting & Fire Resilience
Many of our pools double as rainwater collection systems — helping landowners conserve water and increase resilience in fire-prone areas.

What makes Aqua Vitae different

6. Designed for Biodiversity
Every project supports pollinators, aquatic plants, birds, frogs, and local ecosystems.

7. Multi-Use Spaces
We integrate hot tubs, soaking tubs, jumping rocks, toddler pools, waterfalls, and stream crossings — merging play with wellness.

8. Built for Beauty and Function
Our pools are showpieces, but they’re also built to endure. Everything from plumbing to stonework is overbuilt for longevity.

9. European Craftsmanship with California Expertise
We operate throughout Portugal and Europe, combining local materials with international ecological design principles.

10. Full Lifecycle Support
We don’t disappear after construction. We offer full maintenance and customer support for all our pools.

Full Aqua Vitae Project Build
There are many varying factors when it comes to doing an estimate for a project. Depending if the pool is a clay liner, EPDM liner or liner/concrete, costs can vary greatly. Also site location, access, etc. can fluctuate the cost. To give a general example, we have the following sample build:

Sample Pool Pricing

Style: Natural (pool with stone boulders)*

Pool swim area: 8x4m

Pool exterior dimensions (with stone and plant shelf): 10x6m

Wetland (30% of swim area) 4x3m OR self contained bio filter system

Pricing

Materials

We only use the top of the line materials on all our builds.

• Firestone or Rollgum EPDM liner (with geotextile pre-layment )

• Waterproof concrete sides and shelf

• Steel reinforcement

• All stone and plants

• AquaForte Eco Pump

• Blue Lagoon UV-C

• Auto fill valve

• Drainage valve

Price: €45k* + taxes/VAT

*Our other pool styles (traditional and hybrid) are usually lower cost than the natural style.

Project minimums

For one of our full builds (consultation, design and build) we have the following minimums:

Within Portugal 30k - Outside of Portugal 100k

Your dream pool awaits!