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With thermometers threatening temperatures of around 40 degrees without summer having settled in the capital, swimming pools are presented as a pleasant place to unwind and face the heat predicted by the State Meteorological Agency.

On May 14,

17 of the 22 municipal swimming pools opened

, which will be in operation until September 11.

There will be absences, such as the summer pool of the

Vicente del Bosque Municipal Sports Center

, which had become one of the most coveted for its spectacular views of the Five Towers and its naturist opening and which will remain closed for works.

But the truth is that the

pool demand

it has not stopped rising since the pandemic: in 2021 the City Council sold 1,308,140 tickets for the municipal swimming pools in the capital, 153% more than the previous year.

These are some of the most suggestive options in the capital.

PUERTA DEL HIERRO SPORTS PARK

For many years, its facilities were known as the Parque Sindical Deportivo by some and as the Charca del Obrero by others.

Flanked by the Carretera del Pardo and the charming stone bridge with the statues of Fernando VI and his wife Bárbara de Braganza, it has been relieving the heat of the people of Madrid since 1955. To do this, it proudly displays a swimming pool that was inaugurated as

the Europe's largest outdoor

and which opens to the public on June 24.

Its surface of 7,258 square meters is equivalent to seven Olympic swimming pools like the one that the park also has.

Its 23,600 square meter enclosure is the headquarters of eight Madrid federations -rugby, golf, paddle tennis, pelota, taekwondo, rowing, canoeing and archery- and it also has a 765 square meter grassy children's pool, cafeteria, toilets, showers and locker rooms with capacity for 5963 users.

SPORTS CENTER M86

It is the largest aquatic sports complex in the region and owes its name to

the World Swimming Championships that were held in Spain in 1986

.

Its construction alleviated the lack of high-level infrastructure in the Community of Madrid and at its inauguration it was known as the largest swimming center in the world by bringing together an indoor and an outdoor Olympic pool in a single enclosure.

Technically managed by the Madrid Swimming Federation,

its 30,000 square meters

are focused on health and sports, with the largest range of water activities in the region, both free swimming and courses for all ages.

The facility also has several gyms and multi-purpose rooms where you can teach pilates, aerobics, cyclo-

indoor,

military training, personal training, zumba, bodybuilding,

30-minute

express training and physical conditioning.

CASA DE CAMPO MUNICIPAL SPORTS CENTER

Before the pandemic, the Lago municipal swimming pool was a prominent

meeting place for the LGTBIQ+ community

.

Currently, it hopes to become a paradise for bodies worked in the gym and

topless

.

Finding a hole in your lawn isn't usually easy on the weekends, but it's worth the search.

After its

2021 refurbishment

It has two heated pools, one of them for beginners, two multipurpose rooms and three summer pools: children's and 33 and 50 meters, respectively.

In the two renovated summer pools, a new service gallery has been created and work has been carried out on the entire outside pool area.

Likewise, the first floor of the center has been refurbished to set up two multipurpose rooms.

Hotel Barceló Imagine

Relaxing on a deckchair in a cool environment several meters above the asphalt, swimming in a pool with a transparent bottom or enjoying a good cocktail and tempting snacks are its strong points.

For those looking for a cozy terrace surrounded by trees and to escape for a few hours from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, Barceló Imagine offers an outdoor space located next to

a spectacular swimming pool,

the

Food Truck Terrace

.

With several shaded areas and a sofa area, the terrace invites you to spend long afternoons with friends accompanied by delicious and refreshing cocktails as well as enjoying a complete gastronomic offer.

The hotel offers two other terraces: the

Sky Lounge

, a rooftop that "almost touches the sky" where you can shelter from the heat of the capital and the

Imagine Terrace

, a space where you can enjoy a full

brunch

on Sundays during the

Brunch Sessions

.

Pool of the Complutense University

An entire institution in terms of swimming pools in Madrid.

In 2019

, access was no longer reserved for students

and graduates of the Complutense University of Madrid -or graduates in general- to open its coveted to the general public, provided they are accompanied by a graduate at their entrance to the space and are of legal age. .

To access the pool it is necessary to previously buy the vouchers or tickets and the corresponding fees using a payment gateway.

The pool is located in a rich natural environment, near the University Rector's Office, surrounded by colleges and museums that can be combined with taking a dip.

Large and spacious, with a large expanse of lawn, it boasts of being an ideal place to enjoy the water in an open and quiet environment.

Hotel Emperor's 'Beach Club'

The famous meeting point of the Hotel Emperador, in the heart of Gran Vía, is back in operation.

In addition, it offers the possibility of making working hours more bearable: the opening of the swimming pool, located on the roof of the building, has been produced with a suggestive proposal: the

Pool Working

.

This is

a new service

that allows you to work from the

Beach Club

on the top floor of the establishment, with impressive views of the city.

You can go

from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday through Thursday.

Between meeting and meeting by Teams or Zoom, you can take a few strokes in freedom.

You can also enjoy its solarium, the

chill out area

, the Balinese beds and the snack-bar, in addition to its exclusive Sky Bar.

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