Are you going to spend your summer in Madrid and you fear the hot weather of the capital? Don’t worry, the heat will not kill you! There are many public swimming pools where you can cool down.
For a low price, you can dive into the fresh water of the swimming pool nearest to you. Whether you are looking to swim or to beat the heat, an outdoor swimming-pool is what fits for you.
We are all waiting for the best season of the year, we are tired of cloudy days. If, like me, you are looking forward to the coming of the summer, read this list of the best swimming pools of the city. Summer is not as far as you may think!
1. Centro Deportivo Municipal Concepción
Heat | Chris JL
This pool, situated in a neighbourhood called La Concepción has been recently remodeled. It was re-opened to the public two years ago after many years of refurbishment. We are talking of a sports centre where you can also find a football field and have yoga or pilates lessons.
How to get there: Concepción (Line 7), Pueblo Nuevo (Line 7 and 5), Quintana (Line 5)
Prices: 4.50€ / Young people (15-26): 3.60€
2. Centro Deportivo Municipal José María Cagigal
Swim | Jay Kleeman
Next to the Manzanares, in the district of Casa de Campo, you can find the swimming pool José María Cagigal.
With two pools, this sports center is the perfect place to spend a boiling day of summer.
How to get there: The closest metro stations are Moncloa (line 3 and 6) and Principe Pío (Cercanías and Metro 10 and 6). Yet, the easiest way to go there is the bus (41, 46, 75).
Prices: 4.50€ / Young people (15-26): 3.60€
3. Parque Deportivo Puerta del Hierro
Dive | Annalisa Antonini
In the district of Moncloa, there is the sport park of Puerta del Hierro, one of the largest of the capital. It is surrounded by an ample green area. Its swimming pool stands out between all the pools of Madrid: it’s one of the largest in Europe.
How to get there: Buses 83 and 133
Prices: 5.50/ Young people (15-26): 4.40€
4. Centro Deportivo Municipal Vicente Del Bosque
Cuatros Torres |M.Peinado
This sports centre, named after the winning coach of the Spanish national team, Vicente Del Bosque, is located in the north of Madrid. There, you can practice every kind of sport: from football to water polo. Swim while enjoying the view of the Four Towers, the tallest skyscrapers in Spain. Moreover, there is a private zone for the nature lover.
How to get there: Chamartin (Cercanías lines and Metro Line 10)
Prices: 4.50€ / Young people (15-26): 3.60€
5. Instalación Deportiva San Vicente de Paul
Friends at the swimming pool | Devon Christopher Adams
You can find the San Vicente de Paul sport centre in the southern area of the capital. It consists of two outdoor pools and other sports facilities.
How to get there: Opañel (Line 6), Abrantes (Line 11)
Prices: 4.50€ / Young people (15-26): 3.60€
6. Centro Deportivo Municipal Vallecas
Swimming pool | Marc Puig i Pérez
In Vallecas, the are two pools: one is quite large and the other is for children. It’s not far from the Atocha station, you can get there fast and without any problem.
How to get there: Portazgo (Line 1)
Prices: 4.50€ / Young people (15-26): 3.60€
7. Centro Deportivo Municipal Vicálvaro
Swimmer | Devon Christopher Adams
The Vicálvaro sport centre stands not far from the city centre. This 50-metre open-air pool, with an area for sunbathing, is open from May to September.
How to get there: San Cipriano (Line 9), Vicálvaro (Cercanías)
Prices: 4.50€ / Young people (15-26): 3.60€
8. Centro Deportivo Municipal Aluche
Splash | alobos Life
In the district of La Latina there is the Sport Centre Aluche. Not only is its pool is large, but there is also an ample green area to enjoy the sun after a long bath in the fresh water.
How to get there: Aluche (Line 5), Fanjul (Cercanías)
Prices: 4.50€ / Young people (15-26): 3.60€
9. Centro Deportivo Municipal Hortaleza
Pool | Roel Driever
If the temperature increases, I suggest you to go to Hortaleza‘s pool. Here you will have a great time and swim with your friends.
How to get there: Parque de Santamaría or Hortaleza (Line 4)
Prices: 4.50€ / Young people (15-26): 3.60€
10. Aquopolis
Aquopolis | Alberto Alvarez-Perea
In closing, something different, more than a swimming pool: a water theme park! Aquopolis is situated in the suburbs, about 40 minutes far from Madrid. The bravest ones can try attractions such as the Kamikaze or the Turbolance. Yet, if you prefer something more relaxing you can simply spend your day at the new Malibu Beach. This park is so amusing that you will surely come back.
How to get there: Bus 627 from Moncloa and Bus 581 from Principe Pío.
Prices: 15.90 € if you buy it online; 10 € if you buy it at the ticket office (I find it absurd!)
Have a great summer in Madrid!
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