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Bookmark & shareMadrid is synonymous with art galleries, bullfights, bar culture and alfresco dining, and athletic frenzies are not really the order of the day. Relatively laid-back pursuits like golf, swimming and tennis are popular. If all that sounds too strenuous, consider going along to a football match.
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golf
You can play golf at various places, but Golf Park is conveniently open to all.
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swimming
The city has various outdoor swimming pools, which open from June to September and there are indoor pools for the rest of the year. In July and August a couple of big aquaparks open outside Madrid, too.
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tennis
The most extensive tennis courts are on the northern side of the lake in the Casa de Campo.
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soccer
Football is a Spanish obsession and Real Madrid is one of the world's best teams.
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