No one is immune to the summer heat, no one, and Madrid is no exception. There are many ways to escape the hot summer days, but the one that continues to win hands down is a day at the pool.
Madrid has numerous pools open to the public to provide relief from the high temperatures. Join us to check them out and find out all the information you need to stay up to date.
Municipal and Community of Madrid Swimming Pools in Summer 2026
Before we start talking about summer swimming pools in Madrid, it’s important to make one thing clear: municipal swimming pools are not the same as those in the Community of Madrid.
Yes, the concept and idea are the same: a large pool with cool water, open to the public. But the management of each is different, which is why you’ll see some differences in features, such as the price.
When will Madrid’s swimming pools open in summer 2026?
The schedule for opening is from May to September, both by the municipality and the city. The Community of Madrid already opened its summer swimming pools on May 15 and plans to close them on September 7.
Madrid’s municipal swimming pools follow the same trend: open from mid-May, they will close in mid- or late September, depending on attendance and weather conditions.
Madrid Swimming Pool Opening Hours for Summer 2026
Public swimming pools in the Community of Madrid are open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., although closing times may vary depending on the pool and the activities or events taking place there.
Madrid’s municipal swimming pools have opening hours from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. When we talk about half-passes, or midday passes, we mean from opening until 3:00 p.m.
Prices for summer swimming pools in Madrid
Although they sound and look the same, a municipal swimming pool is not the same as a public swimming pool. As we mentioned before, they are managed by different organizations with different, minor details.
To avoid any confusion, remember that municipal swimming pools are managed, as their name suggests, by the municipality, that is, the Madrid City Council. Here you will find a link to the municipal summer swimming pools in Madrid. Public swimming pools are managed by the Community of Madrid.
Prices for summer municipal swimming pools in Madrid
Day admission: €4.50
Half-day pass: €2.50
Full-day pass: 10 sessions for €40
Children under 5: free
People with disabilities of 33% or more: free
People over 65: 70% discount
Unemployed people: 70% discount
Large families: 50% discount
Children under 14: 40% discount
Young people between 15 and 26: 20% discount
Public summer pool prices in Madrid
Full-day price:
Children under 5: Free.
Children 5 to 14: €2.70.
Young people 15 to 26: €3.60.
Adults 27 to 64: €4.50.
Adults 65 and over: €1.35.
Large families: 30% discount
Community of Madrid Youth Card holders: 20% discount
Children under 2: Free
People with disabilities of 33% or more: Free
Half-day price:
Children under 5: Free.
Children 5 to 14: €1.35.
Youth 15 to 26: €1.80.
Adults 27 to 64: €2.25.
Adults 65 and over: €0.70.
How to Get Tickets for Summer Pools in Madrid
Our advice is not to wait in lines or risk losing your ticket. There are even pools that only sell their tickets to people over 65 or those with a disability of 33% or more.
For this reason, to avoid unpleasant surprises, it’s best to get your ticket online or, better yet, through the app. This way, you’ll arrive with your ticket and skip the lines.
By the way, remember that once you leave the pool, you won’t be able to re-enter, so be careful when packing your backpack.
Indoor Pools in Summer in Madrid
But swimming pools aren’t just for summer use. If you use the pool not only for leisure but also for physical exercise, you should know that Madrid has more than fifty indoor and heated pools in sports centers.