Riosequillo recreation area pool

The pool at the Riosequillo recreation area is Buitrago del Lozoya's summer plan: a sheet of water of about 4,500 square metres, which the town council presents as one of the largest in Spain, with lawn, pine shade and a capacity of 2,305 people a day. It is about 2 km from the village, next to the A-1.

What there is

Two pools supervised by lifeguards, the large one and a children's one, lawns with shade and a pine wood. There is a bar with a terrace and an ice-cream stand, and you can bring your own food and use the picnic tables in the green area. Your own parasols, well secured, and folding chairs or loungers are allowed if they do not cause a nuisance. There is a first-aid post with a medical service, two hydraulic chairs for getting into the water, a ramp into the pool and adapted toilets and parking spaces. There is no play centre or children's area with monitors.

Speakers and loud music are not allowed, and pets cannot enter, except accredited assistance animals.

Season, hours and prices

In 2026 it opened from 30 June to 30 August, Tuesday to Sunday; closed on Mondays. Dates change every year: check the recreation area's website before going.

• Tuesday to Friday: access from 11:00 to 20:00; large pool from 11:20 to 19:35 and children's pool from 12:00 to 19:00.
• Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: access from 10:30 to 20:30; large pool from 10:45 to 20:00 and children's pool from 11:50 to 19:00.

General admission costs €9 on weekdays and €14 at weekends and public holidays. The reduced rate, for children aged 3 to 15, over-65s, people with a disability of 33% or more and large families, costs €6 on weekdays and €10 at weekends, with proof at the entrance. Groups of 25 or more pay €6 from Tuesday to Friday, with prior booking. Under-16s enter with an adult.

Before you go

Tickets are sold only at the ticket office, one per person present, and are not refundable; if you leave, you must pay again to re-enter. When capacity is full, no one is admitted for the rest of the day, so at weekends it is best to arrive early and for the family or group to arrive together.

Getting there

By car, take the A-1 to exit 74; parking is free, with about 700 spaces, a motorbike area and reserved spaces, and you cannot reserve a space. By bus, the 191 and other lines that stop at Buitrago leave you less than a quarter of an hour's walk away; the most direct from Madrid is the 191 bus from Plaza de Castilla.

What to combine

Late in the afternoon, when the sun goes down, go up to the village to see the Buitrago wall or stroll beside the river to the Arrabal bridge.