Madrid Río Beach Verified listing

One of the Madrilenians’ greatest sorrows is not having a beach, but the park has provided some small consolation with an urban beach located in the middle of it, next to the Pasarela de la Arganzuela. Although you cannot swim and there is no sand, the “beach” is comprised of three oval-shaped wading pools with fun vertical fountains for cooling off under. The pools are surrounded by grass where you can spread your towel and sunbathe. In addition, like any beach worth the name in Spain, this one has chiringuitos—beach bars: so you can stop for a bite or a drink at the Terraza La Playa Madrid Río or cross the river to the Madrid Río Café.