Guide to escaping the heat in Madrid: terraces, pools, and secret spots to refresh without leaving the city

In Madrid, there are always options to enjoy its culture, cuisine, and diverse leisure activities, but when temperatures exceed 95°F, the most appealing plan is to find some coolness and tranquility. If you're considering visiting the capital in the coming weeks but the high temperatures make you hesitate, don't give up. Madrid is full of small oases where you can escape the heat without sacrificing the urban experience. From secret gardens to infinity pools with panoramic views, here are some of the most surprising.

The pool is a classic of summer, but if it's located in the heart of Madrid and offers some of the best panoramas of the city, the plan becomes unbeatable. This is possible from the 12th floor of the modern hotel VP Plaza España Design, where you can swim while gazing at the Madrid rooftops and also enjoy a cocktail accompanied by good music in a sophisticated atmosphere.

This privileged space is not exclusively reserved for hotel guests. It can also be enjoyed through a day pass, which allows you to take a refreshing dip in the pool, rest for a few hours in one of its exclusive rooms, access the spa, receive a relaxing treatment, and even savor a menu at the rooftop of the Ginkgo Sky Bar, where you can extend the experience until sunset to witness one of the most spectacular sunsets in Madrid.

VP Plaza España Design also offers a day of cultural immersion through the Madrid of the Austrians. A guided tour that traverses the city's history visiting points such as Plaza de Oriente, the Puerta del Sol, and the Almudena Cathedral before diving into the hotel's best-kept secret, the VP Private Art Collection, a journey through more than 300 contemporary art pieces held by the building, making your getaway a very complete experience.

Hidden in VP El Madroño, in the heart of the Salamanca neighborhood, we find an unexpected green refuge. Over 1,500 m² with palm trees and Mediterranean vegetation invite you to disconnect after a day exploring the capital, and what better way to do so than sitting here with a good book?

Not far away, just a step from El Retiro Park, the rooms with private terraces at VP Jardín de Recoletos become another urban oasis where you can have breakfast with views of Madrid's most exclusive streets. The suites at VP SOGNIO Metropolitano are also noteworthy, located just a few meters from Paseo de la Castellana, with immediate access to places like the financial district or Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

If you want to combine an urban plan with some nature, you can easily do so in Madrid. Just 30 minutes from the center, Tres Cantos is the perfect starting point to explore places like the charming towns of Patones de Arriba or Buitrago de Lozoya, surrounded by exceptional natural scenery. There you will find VP Jardín de Tres Cantos, a hotel characterized by its comfort and excellent gastronomic offerings based on traditional Mediterranean cuisine.

All these options are part of the VP Hotels universe, a Madrid-based chain that has successfully capitalized on its spaces to turn them into true refuges, thus meeting the needs of travelers seeking more than just a getaway.