La ola a la que se suben Madrid o París
Grandes destinos urbanos invitan a sus visitantes a practicar deportes más propios de costas o montañas durante los meses de verano. Leer
Madrid and Paris are cities eagerly anticipating the addition of beaches to their urban landscapes. In 1989, Refrescos released their most famous song, which echoed the city's longing for a shoreline. The anthem highlighted the capital's need for a beach, despite boasting attractions like Retiro Park, Casa Campo, and Ateneo. As 2027 approaches, Madrid is set to unveil Gemswell Surf Madrid, an artificial surf lake situated near the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium.
Covering 23,000 square meters, this facility will offer an unparalleled surfing experience, with 20 types of waves, including the tallest at two meters. An estimated 500,000 visitors will flock to the urban surf destination annually. Galicia leads the Spanish community in water sports, while Madrid has over 35,000 surf enthusiasts.
The project, backed by Wavegarden technology, will feature twenty wave patterns, the tallest reaching two meters, allowing surfers to admire the skyline of Madrid and its iconic landmarks, including the Torres Kio, Four Towers, and IFEMA Fairs. Alongside the surf lake, the complex will also house four pools, two of which are 25 meters long, a social club, gym, pilates/yoga classes, saunas, contrast pools, and locker rooms.
Emulating Paris, Madrid aims to combat the rising temperatures and urban overcrowding during the summer months.
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