{"id":28698,"date":"2021-07-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.es\/window-seat\/sin-categorizar\/natacion-urbana-las-mejores-piscinas-de-las-capitales-europeas"},"modified":"2022-05-10T15:21:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T15:21:31","slug":"natacion-urbana-las-mejores-piscinas-de-las-capitales-europeas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.es\/window-seat\/es\/issue-fr\/natacion-urbana-las-mejores-piscinas-de-las-capitales-europeas\/","title":{"rendered":"Nataci\u00f3n urbana: las mejores piscinas de las capitales europeas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With its long days and balmy nights, summer is often the best time to explore Europe\u2019s most popular capital cities. And yet, the downside is that temperatures can reach up into the mid-30s and beyond. Enjoyable for a short while\u2014especially when sipping an ice-cold beverage on a continental terrace\u2014but after a day or two, it can start to feel relentless. Sometimes, the only way to beat the heat is by relaxing near a glistening expanse of water.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

As some of Europe\u2019s most favourite capital cities are landlocked, you won\u2019t be taking a dip in the sea. So, where to go when you need to cool off on a blistering summer day? We\u2019ve uncovered the best urban swimming spots that are perfect for that much-needed revitalising plunge.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Berlin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

In the summer, the German capital\u2019s<\/a> lakes are brimming with Berliners in full relaxation mode. With 3,000 lakes, big and small, to choose from, picking the right one can seem daunting. Hidden in the northern district of Wei\u00dfensee, near bustling Prenzlauer Berg, is Wei\u00dfer See (White Lake). Boasting a sandy beach, the lake is also home to Wei\u00dfensee Strandbad, an Art Deco facility complete with a children\u2019s playground, a snack and drinks bar and picnic tables for entertaining. A day at this small but perfectly formed lake will give you that trip-to-the-lake feeling without having to travel too far. Sadly, there\u2019s no naked sunbathing here, but that doesn\u2019t stop some uninhibited locals!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Madrid<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n

During the height of summer, Spain\u2019s capital gets hot, hot, hot. While most locals take the opportunity to leave the heat for cooler climes, the city is still popular with tourists who want to enjoy a slice of sunny Spain.\u00a0There are plenty of public outdoor swimming spots\u2014such as Vicente del Bosque Sports Center\u2014but if you want a more elevated experience, head to one of the many rooftop pools dotting the city. Most of these pools are in hotels so there might be an entry fee but they offer a relaxed atmosphere and dedicated bar service that can\u2019t be beat. The Room Mate Oscar<\/a> in Justicia allows non-guests at their relaxed bar and pool for a fee\u2014book ahead to secure a spot. This stylish pool is more for bathing than swimming but the enchanting views of Madrid<\/a> make it more than worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n