Here is a list of pools in Madrid from my website:
www.madridinsider.comYou can also go into the tourist office at Plaza Mayor and pick up a free magazine with a more udated list and ask the person behind the counter for their swimming pool list hand-out.
Aluche
Avenida General Fanjul, 14 (Metro: Aluche)
An Olympic size pool with concrete surrounds plus a shallower full-size pool and a narrow, loop effect pool set in grassy, pine tree dotted grounds.
Tel. 917-062-868
Barrio del Pilar
Monforte de Lemos (Metro: Barrio del Pilar)
Large pool in grassy surroundings. Popular with families. Nude sunbathing area. Not a great deal of shade.
Tel. 913-147-943
Canal de Isabel II
Avda de las Islas Filipinas, 54 (Metro: Ríos Rosas)
A 25-metre pool set in a grass, Astroturf and concrete surface. Restaurant and bar. No shade. Exceptionally busy both during the week and at weekends.
Open: 9am-9pm daily. Entry: Mon-Fri, adults 2.55 euros/children 1.35 euros; Sat/Sun, adults 2.85 euros/children 1.35 euros.
Tel. 915-339-642
Casa de Campo
Avenida del Angel (Metro: Lago)
One Olympic-size and one 25-metre pool, plus a 25-metre indoor pool set in wooded grounds. The smaller outdoor pool is popular with members of the gay community. There's also a bar, small restaurant and ice-cream stand.
Tel. 914-630-050
Cerro Almodóvar
Crta de Valencia
Tel. 913-314-104
Concepción
José del Hierro (Metro: Barrio de la Concepción)
Tel. 914-039-020
Dehesa de la Villa
Avenida Santo Angel de la Guarda (Metro: Cuatro Caminos)
Tel. 914-507-344
Entrevías
Ronda Sur, s/n (Renfe: Pozo)
Tel. 917-854-214
Francos Rodriguez
Numancia, 1
An Olympic-size pool plus children's pool surrounded by trees, a sunbathing terrace and a grassy area. There are also a volleyball court and cafe/bar on the site. Topless sunbathing permitted.
Open: 10:30am-8pm.
Tel. 914-599-871
Hortaleza
Estación de Hortaleza, s/n
Entry: adult 3.15 euros, children 1.50 euros.
Tel. 917-644-444
Hotel Emperador
Gran Via, 53 (Metro: Gran Via)
Expensive, rooftop pool with great views out over the city, filled with beautiful people. Waiter service to your lounger, scattering of Greek statues.
Open: 11am-9pm. Entry: 27 euros.
Tel. 915-472-800
José María Cagigal
Santa Pola
Tel. 915-413-746
La Elipa
O'Donnell (Metro: La Estrella)
A large sportscenter complex with water slides. Nudist sunbathing permitted.
Tel. 914-303-511
La Mina
Monseñor Óscar Romero, 41 (Metro: Eugenia de Montijo)
Tel. 914-661-278
Moratalaz
Valdebernado (Metro: Pavones)
Tel. 917-727-121
Moscardó
Andrés Arteaga, 1 (Metro: Usera)
Tel. 914-766-353
Orcasitas
Avda Rafaela Ibarra (Metro: Plaza Elíptica)
Tel. 914-692-374
Palomeras
Avenida de la Albufera (Metro: Miguel Hernandez)
Tel. 917-774-901
Peñuelas
Arganda (Metro: Acacias, Pirámides and Embajadores)
Two smallish pools, one for children, surrounded by a grassy area and picnic benches. Restaurant/cafe. Gets very crowded and has limited shady areas.
Tel. 914-742-808
Piscina Club Stella
Arturo Soria, 231 (Metro: Arturo Soria)
An older establishment with two outdoor pools set in well tended grounds. A country club type atmosphere with an upmarket clientele. Its steepish admission price means that it is often less crowded than other pools in the city. Worth it though if you plan an entire day of pool-side R and R.
Open: 11am-8pm daily. Entry: Mon-Fri, adults 5.10 euros, children (3-7) 3 euros; Sat, adults 6 euros, children 3.30 euros; Sun and public holidays, adults 7.20 euros, children 3.60 euros.
Tel. 913-591-632
Piscina San Miguel
Verdad (Metro: Marqués de Vadillo)
In addition to its regular mixed area, the San Miguel also has an area dedicated specifically to women only.
Entry: Mon-Sat, adults 5.20 euros, children 2.20 euros; Sun, adults 6 euros, children 2.70 euros. Special rate for a 10-day pass.
Tel. 915-695-607
Plata y Castañar
Paseo Plata y Castañar, 7 (Renfe: Puente de Alcocer)
Tel. 915-051-532
San Blas
Avda de Hellín (Metro: San Blas)
Entry: adult 3.15 euros, children 1.50 euros.
Tel. 913-209-818
San Fermín
La Estafeta (Metro: Legazpi)
Tel. 917-922-102
San Juan Bautista
Treviana (Metro: Avenida de la Paz)
Tel. 914-164-259
Santa Ana
Paseo Alamedillas (Metro: Fuencarral)
Tel. 913-721-138
Vallecas
Arroyo del Olivar 61 (Metro: Portazgo)
Entry: adult 3.15 euros, children 1.50 euros.
Tel. 913-030-608
Vicálvaro
Paseo del Polideportivo (Metro: Vicalvaro or San Cipriano)
Entry: adult 3.15 euros, children 1.50 euros.
Tel. 917-769-874
Villa Rosa
El Provencio, 20
Tel. 913-003-612
MADRID COMMUNITY POOLS
Mundial 86
Jose Martínez de Velasco (Metro: Sainz de Baranda)
A large pool with a youngish clientele. Studenty atmosphere.
Entry: Mon-Fri, adults 3.60 euros/children 1.35 euros; Sat/Sun, adults 5.25 euros, children 1.80 euros.
Tel. 914-095-301
Parque Deportivo Puerta de Hierro
Ctra del Pardo (Metro: Moncloa, then take bus number 133 or 83)
Usually described as the biggest pool in Europe, also has children's pool. Sun loungers available. Fairly exclusive. The complex has a couple of good restaurants and bars.
Entry: adults 9 euros, children 3 euros.
Tel. 91 316 15 48
Villa Rosa
Final Mota del Cuervo (Metro: Esperanza)
Entry: adults 3 euros, children 1.35 euros.
Tel. 913-003-612
