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 Everything for perfect day out |
avenida de la Dehesa Avenida de la Dehesa, s/n Madrid, Madrid 28691 Spain +34 91 815 6911 http://www.aquopolis.es/villan... aquopolis.villanueva@grpr.com |
Madrid's most famous and popular waterpark offers a wide rage of imaginative ways for children and adults to get wet and have fun at the same time. There are slides, hanging bridges, water mazes, boats, waterfalls, rapids and more. Activities on dry land include children's playgrounds, mini-golf, trampolines, grass to run around on and a picnic area. There are fast food outlets like a pizzeria, a hamburger stall, a fried fish stand, a sandwich shop, a self-service restaurant and an ice cream parlour.Admission: EUR12.85; children 3-10 years old: EUR8.45; discounts for large groups and schools. Buses leave from Plaza de España. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Affordable prices |
Avenida Islas Filipinas 54 Madrid, Madrid 28003 Spain +34 91 533 1791 http://www.cyii.es/ webmaster@cyii.es |
The original swimming club that gave this place its name no longer exists, but this huge (30000m2) public sports complex still offers a magnificent range of facilities, including swimming pools, seven tennis courts (three clay, three astroturf and one cement), a Pelota court, short tennis court and both indoor and outdoor facilities for football and basketball. The cafeteria serves daily specials and has an a la carte menu. The swimming-pools have the longest summer opening season in Madrid, stretching approximately from May 29 to Sep 26, and the prices are very reasonable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Life in the depths |
Calle de Bailén 20 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 365 4139 http://www.cascoantiguo.com/ portal@cascoantiguo.com |
This store has everything you need to explore the world under water. It sells a wide range of top brand name scuba-diving equipment and accessories. It offers ready-made wetsuits and the company produces their own brand of made-to-measure suits as well. It also has an equipment repair service and organises scuba-diving classes at all levels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dive to the depths |
Calle del Pez Volador 30 Madrid 28007 Spain +34 91 504 3068 http://www.buceocormoran.com/ info@buceocormoran.com |
This club uses Club Canoe's 6m-deep swimming-pool for beginners' courses. The course consists of twelve 90-minute classes: 6 theory and 6 practical. The first few practical classes take place in the swimming-pool and once students are competent training continues in the sea. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swimming lessons for all ages |
Calle Martín Machío 46 Madrid, Madrid 28002 Spain +34 91 519 9369 http://www.nataciondelfin.com/ natacion@nataciondelfin.com |
It's never too early or too late to learn how to swim. This sports centre has been in the business of teaching people how to swim for many years with great success. It offers courses for all ages and all abilities. Children from six months old to four years old can be enrolled in a course of 20 classes after which they're guaranteed to be able to float. From four years old onwards children are taught how to swim properly in courses of 15 classes. There are special courses for children with physical disabilities led by professionally qualified instructors. Physiotherapy sessions for back pain are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An elite sports centre |
Pilar de Zaragoza, 93 Madrid, Madrid 28028 Spain +34 91 355 3201 |
The facilities offered by this sports centre are up to date and have quite a history. It has two heated indoor swimming-pools (where you can take swimming lessons) and there's an indoor sports arena with two tennis and racquetball courts. Some of Spain's best athletes have trained here, including Olympic medal-winning gymnast Eva Rueda and tennis star Manolo Santana. It's a unique facility in Madrid's most upmarket residential and commercial district. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dive to the depths |
Avenida de Daroca 58 Madrid, Madrid 28017 Spain +34 91 326 6291 |
This store offers a complete range of services for scuba-divers. It stocks a wide selection of diving equipment for sale and hire, as well as organises diving trips and courses for all levels. Courses take place year-round (except December) and lead to an internationally recognised certificate. The cost of accommodation, food, and travel is extra. The store's interior is decorated like a veritable museum of artefacts discovered on previous expeditions and photos of the underwater world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A good place to do sport |
Avenida Monforte de Lemos 13 Madrid, Madrid 28029 Spain +34 91 314 7943 |
This is one of the few public sports centres to have a beach volleyball court. It's also famous for having 900m2 swimming pool reserved for nudists (the only other public place in Madrid for nudist swimming is La Elipa sports centre). The multi-purpose sports arena has facilities for weightlifting, judo, basketball, handball, indoor-football and outdoor-football. There's an ice skating-rink too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Take a dip in summer |
Numancia, 1 Madrid, Madrid 28039 Spain +34 91 459 9871 |
This public sports centre caters exclusively for the most popular summer sports; swimming and beach volleyball. The facilities include two outdoor swimming pools (one for adults and another L-shaped one for children). There's also a special court for the up-and-coming fashionable new sport of beach volleyball. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A good dive |
Zurbano, 83, 2A Madrid, Madrid 28003 Spain +34 91 442 2169 http://www.fmdas.com informacion@fmdas.com |
It's worth consulting this organisation for information before signing up for any scuba-diving course in Spain. Make sure to ask about all the club's pertinent details, their facilities, expertise, accreditation and safety record. There's little legislation governing this sport and many unsuitable clubs and training facilities, so be especially careful. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contact sport specialists |
Calle Aravaca 7 Madrid, Madrid 28040 Spain +34 91 553 6070 |
One of the few gyms in Madrid with a boxing ring that's used for classes and public fights. It also has a climbing wall with training on offer. Its indoor swimming-pool is used for swimming classes, competitions and scuba-diving classes. It's spread over four floors, with a huge gymnasium and specialist martial arts lessons in Kung-fu and kick-boxing. Members pay a fixed fee, which they can choose to pay monthly, quarterly or annually. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Summer and winter swimming |
Palacete de la Casa de Campo Puente del Rey, s/n Madrid, Madrid 28011 Spain +34 91 463 5550 |
24 of the city's 47 municipal sports centres have swimming-pools that you can use during the summer. The facilities are first-class, well cared for and cheaper than any private swimming club. If you become a member the entrance price is even lower and you can take advantage of the swimming lessons available for adults and children over six. Call the above number to find out about your nearest municipal sports centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Madrid's mermaids |
Calle del Pez Volador 30 Madrid, Madrid 28007 Spain +34 91 573 3501 / +34 91 504 4045 http://www.canoe.es/ realcanoe@realcanoe.es |
This club offers some of the best facilities available in the city as well as revolutionary teaching methods that have produced a raft of champions over the years. You can take lessons and coaching at all levels in all four Olympic disciplines: water-polo, swimming, diving and synchronized swimming. There are five different swimming-pools to cope with the demand, as it's the country's most popular club, with over 3000 members. During summer, the facilities are open to non-members as long as they're accompanied by a member. Children from as young as four can enroll. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Get in shape |
Juan Vigón 10 Madrid, Madrid 28003 Spain +34 91 535 8918 oficina@fmtaekwondo.org |
These well-known sports facilities are open to the public for a moderate entrance fee. The athletics track has been used for national and international events in the past. In addition to the track, there are swimming-pools, an ice skating rink and a golf driving range. Review © 2007, Wcities |