The best swimming pools in Madrid

The best swimming pools in Madrid Scorching summer temps with no beach relief? You can have fun and cool off at these fantastic swimming pools in Madrid

Book a 12 noon table at The BarbaryWhat is it? A tiny North African-inspired restaurant in Neal’s Yard.Why go? Man, The ...
08/08/2022

Book a 12 noon table at The Barbary

What is it? A tiny North African-inspired restaurant in Neal’s Yard.

Why go? Man, The Barbary’s good. Not just good – in our opinion, this atmospheric Covent Garden joint is one of the very best eateries in London. Its menu gallivants down the eponymous North African Barbary Coast (running from Morocco to Libya, atlas fans), with all the smoky, meaty, gutsy fare that encompasses. It’s also minuscule: all 24 seats are at a horseshoe counter that wraps around the teeny kitchen, so you can eyeball the chefs while waxing rapturous over the food.

Don’t miss: Your chance to secure a sat. The restaurant has a walk-in policy almost all of the time, but you can reserve seats online for up to four people at noon and 5pm.

Pretend you’re a parcel on the Mail RailWhat is it? Built by the Post Office a hundred years ago, this underground train...
08/08/2022

Pretend you’re a parcel on the Mail Rail

What is it? Built by the Post Office a hundred years ago, this underground train line was once used to move mail around the city. Now a chunk of the network has been opened up for visitors.

Why go? While everyone knows about the London Underground, the Mail Rail was shrouded in secrecy until recently. Shuttling letters and parcels across the city for nearly eight decades and delivering post through six-and-a-half miles of tunnels, it was taken out of service in 2003. But its tracks are now humming again, encouraging visitors to make like a letter and hop aboard the tiny electric tube train to discover a secret subterranean London.

Don’t miss: The Postal Museum’s calendar of events, from historical walking tours to papermaking workshops for kids.

See a seasonal movie at Prince Charles CinemaWhat is it? The legendary Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square is cent...
08/08/2022

See a seasonal movie at Prince Charles Cinema

What is it? The legendary Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square is central London’s coolest movie house.

Why go? It’s a breath of fresh air in tourist-trap central. The two-screen independent shows an eclectic mix of new releases, cult and arthouse titles. It’s comfy, cheap and very cheerful, and the programming is as good as it gets.

Don’t miss: Expect double bills, short seasons, singalongs and unusual screenings – epic 70mm presentations of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ take place in one screen while people acapella-along to ‘Pitch Perfect’ in the other.

Pick up something to read at Daunt BooksWhat is it? A totally beautiful, independent bookshop, founded by James Daunt in...
08/08/2022

Pick up something to read at Daunt Books

What is it? A totally beautiful, independent bookshop, founded by James Daunt in 1990.

Why go? Daunt Marylebone, the small chain’s flagship store, might be London’s most beautiful bookshop. Occupying an Edwardian building on Marylebone High Street, it boasts an incredible galleried main room and stained-glass windows that feel like they’re from a long-lost world. All the books are arranged by country – regardless of content – which makes for a fun and unique browsing experience. Take home your books in a branded tote bag for the true Daunt experience.

Don’t miss: The other amazing bookshops in London, like King’s Cross bookshop barge Word on the Water, tech-free Libreria in Shoreditch, Persephone Books on Lamb’s Conduit Street, which sells pretty reprints from female writers, and the stellar London Review Bookshop in Bloomsbury.

Take a tour of Sipsmith’s gin distilleryWhat is it? The home of Sipsmith gin. It planted its copper stills here in west ...
08/08/2022

Take a tour of Sipsmith’s gin distillery

What is it? The home of Sipsmith gin. It planted its copper stills here in west London in 2009.

Why go? Sipsmith was the first of the new wave of London gin distilleries, becoming the first copper pot still in London for nearly 200 years. Now you can sip a G&T while listening to a little history of gin in London, tour the Sipsmith stills and get a tutored tasting. To drink deeper, book on to the Sipsmith Sipper Club every Tuesday – after the distillery you head to Charlotte’s Bistro for a gin-themed slap-up meal.

Don’t miss: The wall of weird and wonderful gin experiments in the bar. This is where Sipsmith’s master distiller gets creative, cooking up unusual flavour combinations that don’t go on general sale. If you’re lucky you might get to try one.

Gymage LoungeThe old Luna cinema has been converted into this 'lounge resort' that has a gym, a restaurant, a space for ...
01/08/2022

Gymage Lounge

The old Luna cinema has been converted into this 'lounge resort' that has a gym, a restaurant, a space for events, and an impressive terrace from where you can enjoy a view of the streets of Malasaña while you cool off in the pool that's open every day from noon. With a bit of a futuristic air about it, the rooftop of this innovative building boasts a bar that serves cocktails, coffee, and shakes/smoothies all day long and all year round.

San Juan reservoirA must visit during the summer in Madrid. Few parents and grandparents haven't taken their families to...
01/08/2022

San Juan reservoir

A must visit during the summer in Madrid. Few parents and grandparents haven't taken their families to this reservoir situated between San Martin de Valdeiglesias, El Tiemblo, Cebreros and Pelayos de la Presa to cool off. With 14 kilometres of beaches, it's the only reservoir in Madrid where swimming is allowed. The areas for water sports are well defined and separate from the swimmers. It's important to follow the safety recommendations as the depth can reach up to 70 metres in some areas. It's usually very crowded on the weekends between June and September, so you'd better go early or you won't find a place to lay down your towel.

Vicente del Bosque sports centreIn this sports centre you can practise almost any sport you can imagine. Football, handb...
01/08/2022

Vicente del Bosque sports centre

In this sports centre you can practise almost any sport you can imagine. Football, handball, basketball, skating, beach volleyball, tennis, water polo, swimming, gymnastics ... its facilities occupy more than 70,000 square metres. In summer, its two 50-metre pools and children's pool attract families and groups of friends that come for a swim with the Four Towers in the background background or to cool off in the shade, out of the stifling Madrid summer heat.

Riosequillo reservoirNorth of the capital city, in Buitrago del Lozoya, is one of the largest natural pools in all of Ma...
01/08/2022

Riosequillo reservoir

North of the capital city, in Buitrago del Lozoya, is one of the largest natural pools in all of Madrid. The water comes directly from the Riosequillo reservoir. The natural pool is about 4,500 square metres in size, and despite the fact that its water is chlorinated, it is still as cold as the river water. The complex features rest areas and picnic areas, toilets, changing rooms, a poolside snack bar, indoor football and basketball court, and a children's play area. It's open from mid-June to the end of August, every day of the week except Monday, from 11am to 8pm. Admission costs €5 for adults at weekends (€4 on weekdays), €3 for kids, and €3.50 for those over 65.

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