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Public swimming pools in Madrid: the complete guide to summer 2026
Madrid has 29 public outdoor swimming pools open every summer, from mid-May to early September. Tickets start from under a euro for a half-day slot. This guide covers both networks (municipal and regional), how booking works, what to bring, and the full list of pools with addresses and transport.
El Rastro: a guide to enjoying Madrid’s flea market
Sunday in Madrid starts on a hill in La Latina. El Rastro, the city's open-air flea market, fills the streets below Plaza de Cascorro every Sunday and public holiday from 09:00 to 15:00, free to wander, with a different trade on every side street: paintings, second-hand books, film cameras, decorations, souvenirs, clothing, old furniture. The vermouth comes afterwards.
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