Have you taken your vacation too soon and don't know what to do during August in Madrid? Don't worry, we'll give you some ideas so you can enjoy the summer in Madrid with excellent plans!

Forget about the heat and the boredom and discover the best ways to enjoy the summer in Madrid.

Are you back from your summer holidays already? Do you want to make the most of your shorter working days? Whatever your situation, we have the solution for you to make the most of the summer in Madrid.

Fiestas, panoramas, monuments, museums, festivals, etc. Madrid is a city of contrasts with a wide range of activities, even in the summer. Whether you are a local or a foreigner, we have a list of recommendations that you are sure to likefollow.

• Veranos de la Villa

This has become a classic of the capital and we are not surprised. In July and August, the Madrid town council arranges a programme of cultural activities that includes music, performing arts, fashion, cuisine and various leisure and entertainment activities that are held in some of the city’s most emblematic places such as Conde Duque and Plaza España.

• Free Tours

If you’re not afraid of the heat, this is for you. Choose from among the routes with amateur and expert tourist guides and tour Madrid in 1, 2 or 3 days and in up to ten steps. In areas such as Madrid de los Austrias and el barrio de las letras you will find a host of free tours to get to know Madrid in a completely different way.

From the Las Rozas neighbourhood, where our properties are located, to the very centre of the city, you can get to know all of Madrid.

• The best views of the city

If you want to enjoy your favourite drink and the best views of the city we have the perfect plan for you: rooftop terraces and viewpoints. Among the streets of Madrid there are many buildings with spectacular terraces and rooftops from which to enjoy the views. Some of the most well-known are el Círculo de Bellas Artes, the terrace of the Hotel Riu Plaza España and el Palacio de Cibeles.

• Cuisine

Although you might not fancy a cocido madrileño because of the heat, if you visit restaurants such as Malacatín, La Bola or Cazorla we are sure you won’t be able to resist. If you want to sample the capital’s best dishes, we recommend you try patatas bravas, croquetas or the famous bocadillo de calamares in la Plaza Mayor.

• The Madrid beach

Contrary to what people think, Madrid has a beach, it’s called Madrid Río. Several fountains surround the area’s green areas and pools making it the perfect place to cool off and spend the day with the family. Another way to escape the heat is in the Casa de Campo lake. The proximity of the water and the diverse vegetation provide a refreshing ecosystem in which to spend the summer evenings and nights.

A perfect place to visit from our homes in Puerta de Toledo.

Any time is good to enjoy the summer in Madrid. Even in August the streets and neighbourhoods of the capital are full of activities so you can spend packed days rediscovering this wonderful city.

If like us, you want to try all of these suggestions and you think Madrid is one of the best cities in which to live, even in summer, our properties are for you.

On our website you will find a wide variety of options for living in Madrid’s diverse neighbourhoods.