Category Archives: Outdoor Activities
Madrid Keeps Fit
Let’s take a look at the main places and facilities in the city to do sport. Golf, jogging, fencing, football… Which one do you prefer? Madrid. Retiro Park. The clock strikes 7. Around the pond, children skate together. Some left … Continue reading
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Madrid Marathon
Keeping with tradition, on the last Sunday of April, thousands of runners are taking the streets to take part in the Madrid Marathon, holding its 33rd edition. The 42,195-km-long route is an itinerary through the most typical and emblematic landmarks … Continue reading
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Spring in Madrid
Spring begins today! And the best choice for such a happy day is celebrating it by taking a walk around any of the parks and gardens of Madrid. It’s one of the favourite activities of the Madrilenians when the weather … Continue reading
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Roller skating in Retiro Park
Retiro Park is one of the best places in Madrid (or should I say in the world?) for practising most outdoors activities you can imagine. And taking into account that the city is very hilly and one of the few … Continue reading
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Rowing Boats in Retiro Park
We have had a very warm, sunny autumn in Madrid so far. But it won’t be long until the cold arrives and, who knows, maybe the snow this year once again. Because of this, we can see the streets, plazas and gardens … Continue reading
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Playing Tennis in Madrid
Tennis has historically been one of the favourite sports in Spain, and Madrid has always helped that reputation grow among amateurs and beginners. If we talk about professionals, Madrid is the capital of the national tennis: the city hosts every … Continue reading
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Canoeing at Casa de Campo
Casa de Campo is the largest public park in Madrid (1,722 ha), placed at western borders of the city. Since the 16th century, it was Royal property, used as a game preserve for the Kings and royalty; until 1931, when … Continue reading
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Madrid Bike Tour 2009
The Madrid City Council and the Ministry of Health are organising once again this event against drugs in which participants will cycle on a 7-km itinerary with a kit provided by the organisers (including the bike). Plaza de Cibeles, Calle … Continue reading
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Playing Golf in Madrid
Golf in Madrid is on a winning streak. Our region is the one in Spain with the highest number of golf licenses, over 80,000. There are more and more people who decide to start playing golf, so, is this sport … Continue reading
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Playing Basketball in Madrid
Basketball has always been one the most popular sports in Spain, but its popularity has been increasing even more in the last few years. This is probably due to the victories of the Spanish National Team in international competitions such … Continue reading
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