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Madrid in summer: things to do, festivals and how to enjoy the city in the heat

Is it worth visiting Madrid in summer?

The answer is yes, with a few caveats. Madrid in summer can exceed 40 degrees on the hottest days of July and August, but the city has plenty to make it very bearable: municipal and Canal swimming pools, shaded parks, air-conditioned museums, late-night terraces and a non-stop cultural calendar. What’s more, hotel prices are usually more competitive than during the autumn-spring peak season.

Summer festivals in Madrid

Madrid’s summer is packed with festivals and outdoor events. Mad Cool, one of Europe’s leading music festivals, brings some of the biggest international artists of the moment to the city every July. The Veranos de la Villa Festival fills the city’s courtyards, parks and cultural venues with free and paid concerts spanning all genres. And the neighbourhood street parties — particularly La Paloma in August — offer the perfect immersion in Madrid’s popular culture.

Cooling off in Madrid: swimming pools, fountains and parks

Canal de Isabel II manages several public outdoor swimming pools scattered throughout the city, perfect for the hottest afternoons. The Retiro Park, with its lake and dense woodland, is the green haven most loved by Madrileños. And if you prefer something more urban, the neighbourhoods of Malasaña and Lavapiés have squares with fountains where the atmosphere is truly authentic.

Practical tips for coping with the heat in Madrid

The secret to surviving the summer, according to the locals, is to adjust your pace: get up early to visit museums or monuments before the heat of the day sets in, take a siesta or rest during the midday hours, and head out again in the late afternoon to enjoy tapas and the city when the sun isn’t beating down so fiercely. Madrid’s terraces fill up from 8 pm onwards with that unique Mediterranean city atmosphere that captivates all visitors.

Your summer oasis in the heart of Madrid

The Hotel Cortezo, with air-conditioned rooms and a sun terrace right in the city centre, is the ideal starting point for your summer in Madrid. Just a stone’s throw from the city’s museums, parks and nightlife.

Ready to experience Madrid from the heart of the city? Book now at Hotel Conqueridor and enjoy a prime location in the Barrio de las Letras, just a stone’s throw from the Prado, the Retiro and the most authentic side of Madrid.