| 16th European Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Host city |  Rome, Italy |
| Date(s) | 22–27 August 1983 |
| Venue(s) | Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto |
| Events | 38 |
The 1983 LEN European Aquatics Championships took place at the Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto in Rome, Italy, between 22 August and 27 August 1983. East Germany won all women's events in the swimming competition, and also every silver medal available to them in individual events. Besides swimming there were titles contested in diving, synchronized swimming and water polo (men). The 4 × 200 m freestyle relay for women was held for the first time.