The outdoor pools of Madrid are that oasis of Madrid’s asphalt that we desperately seek as soon as the heat begins. Fortunately, many of the terraces in Madrid in addition, 17 of the 22 municipal swimming pools in Madrid are open from May 13 to September 10, in two shifts, from 10 am to 3 pm and from 4 pm to 9 pm.
There are no capacity restrictions at the municipal pools, but the ticket will still be controlled by QR code. The sale of e ntradas online will be through the Sports web portal of the City Council or the Madrid Móvil application. 5% of the tickets will be reserved for physical sale at the box office.
1. The swimming pool of the El Pardo Shooting Club
It’s hot, and that coolness you long for is hiding under the shaded Zones available at the El Pardo Shooting Club and its two pools joined by a peninsula of plants and trees in the middle. It has a very accessible schedule, perfect for water evenings can be extended until 20:30, so a dip is fully compatible with the intensive day.
Carretera Madrid-El Pardo, Km 1, 2
2. Puerta de Hierro Sports Park
The former Parque Sindical, colloquially known as the Charca del Obrero, has been a true relief of Madrid’s summer since 1955 and continues to be one of the main sporting venues in the Community. Its summer pool is seven times larger than an Olympic-sized pool and opened as Europe’s largest outdoor pool – at the time. At present, the sports complex is home to eight Madrid federations (golf, paddle tennis, pelota, taekwondo, rowing, canoeing, rugby and archery).
Road to La Coruña, Km 7
3. Swimming pool of the Hotel Emperador
If you want to swim above the Madrid skyline, the pool at the Hotel Emperador is not only one of the most luxurious, but also the largest rooftop pool in the city. On the tenth floor of the hotel you will also find the Beach Club, an 800-meter space designed by interior designer Nacho García Vinuesa, which includes a restaurant, cocktail bar, solarium and of course the majestic swimming pool. The ticket also includes a towel, Balinese bed and a glass of champagne.
Gran Vía Street, 53
4. The beach of Parla
Swimming in salt water just 16 km from Madrid is possible at Parla Beach. This municipal pool will make you forget the sea for a moment, you can even lie on the lawn or on the fine sand and enjoy the sun. With 3,000 cubic meters of crystal-clear water and three independent pools, this enclosure is one of the best kept secrets of the summer outside the capital.
Avenida de América, s/n (Parla)
5. Casa de Campo Municipal Sports Center
The Casa de Campo sports center was renovated in 2021, including the comprehensive remodeling of three of the five swimming pools and the creation of a new beginners’ pool. It is one of the most attractive municipal swimming pools in Madrid thanks to the privileged environment in which it is located, surrounded by oak trees and very close to the Casa de Campo lake. All kinds of water sports classes are organized in its facilities, for all ages, including swimming lessons for people with disabilities.
Paseo Puerta del Ángel, 7
6. Riosequillo Swimming Pool
The Riosequillo pool is one of the largest in Spain, with a maximum capacity of 2000 people. It is located in Buitrago de Lozoya, near the reservoir of the same name, and just 70 kilometers from Madrid. The pool will be open until August 31 and the price (Tuesday to Friday) is 4 € for adults and 3 € for children between 3 and 12 years old. On weekends it costs 5 € for adults and 3,5 € for children.
A1, Km. 74 (Buitrago de Lozoya)
7. Aluche Municipal Sports Center
The municipal swimming pool of Aluche, among many other activities and family plans, has hosted on several occasions “The Day Without Swimwear” an event in favor of nudism that has made it appear in the media with assiduity.
In addition, its pool with two bathtubs is surrounded by a wooded area with picnic tables that make it one of the most pleasant pools on the outskirts of Madrid to spend the whole day sheltered from the summer heat.
Avenida de Las Águilas, 14 (Aluche).
The days with the smell of chlorine and grass are one of the memories we keep to resist during the winter, so even if we don’t have a sea breeze, it’s time to enjoy the urban alternatives. Whether with its municipal swimming pools or in the heights, soothing the heat and relaxing in the sun is almost more of a necessity than a whim.