The reason I gave them 1 star is because they have the worse booking system that I have ever seen…read more I planned to try out the zip lining in August so I tried to make a reservation online. However, their website only let you to make a reservation on the weekends. So I emailed them and asked if I could make a reservation through email. They told me that they will release more days to book reservation online in May but guess what..it never happened. I emailed them again and again since it is getting closer to the day that I am going to Madrid but never get response back. A few days ago, I emailed them again and finally I got a response back yesterday. They said they only take big group reservation for at least 10 people although on their website it said minimum 2 people. If they are not the only Zip Line company in Madrid, I would never bother to contact them again and again.

Awesome place! We had a lot of fun zip lining and the staff is extra nice! They made us feel safe…read moreso all of our attention was focused om having fun, a must if you are in the area!!

"I'm extremely happy to write a review about David because he's an absolutely fantastic trainer…read more I cannot recommend David highly enough for anyone who's looking to enjoy exercising and get results. I was a terrified couch-potato when I contacted him, but quickly became addicted to training sessions which are always different and great fun. I was originally worried that I was putting myself at the mercy of a drill instructor, but David couldn't have put me more at ease and been more encouraging. He takes the time to understand your goals and commits himself 100% to helping you achieve them. In less than a year I've lost 25 kilos, which is amazing in itself, but the fact I've enjoyed doing it so much is purely down to David's professionalism and his fantastic attitude towards helping his clients achieve their goals." Jennie Short

No hay mejor gimnasio. Además tiene unas vistas privilegias que hace que entrenar sea un lujo,…read moresobretodo al atardecer viendo como oscurece Madrid y las farolas se iluminan.

We got free entry here because the gym at our hotel was out of action. This is a good gym,…read morerelatively well equipped, although the free weights area was a bit small

I love that this playground is so well integrated with Plaza Santa Ana. It's located smack dab in…read morethe middle of the square around all the restaurants. It makes a parent's life so much easier -- we can dine while the children play right next to us. Sure, the playground is small but it had enough for our son to love going to it each day.

Went to this park 9 am on a Saturday and while the park itself was clean the surrounding blocks…read morewere covered in trash half eaten food and empty alcohol containers. Multiple groups of people drunk and still drinking and one selling drugs- do not stop here go to the bigger parks.

This is a fantastic gym! It has virtually everything. From a cafe and leisure patio to a weight and…read morecardio room with a ton of different classes. Be warned though, the gym is pricey but they do offer different membership packages at differing prices. Lastly, they are at three different locations across Madrid, one in Aravaca, one in Pozuelo, and one on Serrano in the city. Overall, it's a great gym with great staff and high class amenities. Enjoy!

BRINGING BACK THE INTERNATIONAL RACES Oh how I miss these…read morerun-cations (running+vacation). International Rock n Roll (RnR) races are slowly dying out, so I had to register for this one before it became a distant memory. (This is for 2022) RIP RnR Lisbon, Nice, Edinburgh, Dublin, Vancouver, Chengdu, Mexico City, and all the other races I have missed. RnR Madrid offered a 10K, half and full marathon all on Sunday. There were no "remix challenges," ie run one race on Saturday, then a different one on Sunday to earn another medal for doing multiple races in one weekend. THANK YOU RNR GODS The expo was held at IFEMA building 12, and thank you RnR Gods for making it easy to get to! I was totally smelly, jet-lagged, and dragging along my luggage at the expo. Instead of complicated and expensive transfers, it was seriously the first stop off the metro from the airport. (But after that, figuring out which building was a different story, but at least you are in the area!) The expo was held on Friday-Saturday from 10-8pm. Expos are hardly ever open that late, so that was also a pleasant surprise as well. QR code All runners were given a QR code a couple weeks before the race. The QR code was basically your ticket into convention center. Non-runners attending the expo were required to obtain a QR code as well. At the entrance of the expo, they had a QR scanner which was probably used at one point, and that was that. BOOTH HOPPING Beyond the entrance, there were photo opps for the 10K, 21K and 42K. As you descend down, you will be greeted with designated booths for each distance. I had no idea what my bib number was, so the volunteer scanned my QR code, checked my ID (via passport because upon registration I had to input it) and handed me a fancy envelope with my bib inside. The next booth provided a bag of fuel goodies, and the booth after that I obtained the official bag for gear check (you cannot use just any bag). The last and final booth was for your shirt. COOL SHIRT I really liked how each shirt was differentiated by their distances. 10K was yellow, 21K was pink and 42K was maroon. The quality and fit of the shirts were quite impressive, and it really gave off a European vibe. In the US, I would usually opt for a small, but for EU standards I figured I would be fatter so I chose a medium. I did see a booth where you would be able to exchange your shirt for a different size, but no one was there. Luckily the fit of the shirt was fine. I would have loved to try on a smaller size to know where I fit in EU sizing, but I guess I will never know. It's going to be a week of wine and tapas, so a medium will have to do for now. ;) EXPO, SMEXPO The first stop beyond the endless booths was the Adidas Store; one of the sponsors of the race. Their souvenir selection was lacking. They only had 1 shirt dedicated to the race, and discounted swag from last year. The rest of the expo was pretty much like every other expo -- various fitness booths, opportunities to sign up future races, nutrition, blah, blah. I probably spent a total of 15-20 minutes at the expo. GETTING TO THE RACE The 10K started at 8am, while the half and full started at 9am at The Paseo de la Castellana (Plaza de Gregorio Marañón). With all the one-way streets, and street closures I would recommend using the metro to get there. It was a nightmare trying to Uber to the race, and I almost missed the race. The price I paid for being lazy. THE COURSE Weather was perfect, and I enjoyed the course, especially the support. There were a lot of water stations with snacks, and staff on rollerblades spraying some type of pain relief on runners. FYI, International races tend to hand out full size bottles vs cups. Madrid surely takes care of their people! For some reason, the runners gave off a different vibe too. You can tell people trained for this, accessorized accordingly and took it seriously. It's hard to explain. Maybe I am just used to running alongside with entitled, and fat Americans that complain about everything. jk. There was even a finishing area for people without bibs. You know, if you want to run for funzies. FINISHING CHUTE The finish line was at the Paseo de Recoletos (Between Plaza de Cibeles y Plaza de Colón). Once you get your medal, volunteers mark it on your bib. As you continue down the finishing chute, you are handed a bag filled with goodies. Since I didn't get anything at the expo, the goodie bag (in addition to the shirt and medal) became my souvenir. I liked how the bag just read RnR Madrid. I enjoyed the bag so much, I grabbed another one... and another one.... and another one, and then pretty much basked in the sun in front of the fountain by the Columbus Statue. As I was pretending not to die from exhaustion, a staff photographer took photos of me in all my marathon glory... so who knows, I may be the next face of RnR Madrid! lol. jk. I wouldn't mind running this race again. If you need a run-cation, this is your race.

This was my first international marathon, and I had a good time. The race was organized and went…read morethrough various areas of Madrid. You could choose either the marathon or the 10k to complete. I would highly recommend the race. Course: Really hilly. Whoever created the course wanted to punish us since the last mile had a lot of incline! Otherwise, be sure to practice on rolling hills. You get a good snapshot of Madrid by running through the various areas. Communication: There were some email communications, but I checked Facebook every couple days to see if there were updates. Bib Pick Up/Expo: The expo was at the Recinto Ferial de la Casa de Campo, Pabellon de la in La Pipa Pavillion. The expo went from Thursday to Saturday. This was not near the main areas of Sol or Gran Via. It was highly recommended to take the metro to get here. The expo was large and had lots of local vendors. We didn't have any issues with picking up our bibs especially since we weren't fluent in Spanish. Bring a copy of your registration and your passport. The bibs didn't have our names on them. To see if your bib chip works, you have to go through a bib check. The volunteer scans your bib and then you can see your name appear on the tv screens. Pretty nifty. You also pick up your Adidas racing shirts at the expo. The shirts were pretty nice. Women had tank tops while men had t-shirts. I really like my tank top! Bag check: Available if you needed it. Water Station/Volunteers/Crowds: There were plenty of water stations available which occurred every 3km for the marathon. The stations had electrolytes and bottles of water. Crowds were on the side of the roads for more populated areas. It was cool to hear the various cheering slogans, such as ¡Ánimo! Swag: Technical t-shirt or tank top, medal, backpack, and a ticket to the free pasta party on the day before the race. The pasta party was fun. Even though the line was long, the flow of people went quickly. We received a bowl of marinara pasta with sausage, bread, orange, and your choice of drinks. There was a commentator in the dining area, and we also heard music from bands. Post-Race Expo: Plenty of sections to hydrate. Plus, there was a section to get fruit, carbs, and snacks. The volunteers were generous with the snacks since we got nuts, crackers, and juice boxes. Yum! Price: We registered early so the cost of the marathon was around 36 euros (around $56 USD).

We mainly come here for volleyball games on the weekends, so my experience here is limited…read more Nevertheless, from what I see it's a fairly nice gym with a huge court that can be divided into three courts. Also, somewhere there is a pool because I can smell it although I've never seen it. The gym has a large parking lot that fills up quickly, but don't worry there's street parking too. Overall, it's a nice, large place with many amenities.

I tried my second class today and couldn't be happier! The Studio offers a variety of yoga classes…read moreincluding hot, aero and hatha. They have reasonable prices, good schedule and really good teachers. I've been trying for a good place in the neighborhood for a while and I've finally found it!