Madrid designates 40 locations as climate shelters to combat high temperatures

The capital integrates various public and cultural centers into the national network to provide protection against extreme heat.

Generic image of a public square in Madrid with urban lighting.
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Generic image of a public square in Madrid with urban lighting.

The city of Madrid has established a network of 40 climate shelters, incorporating public buildings and cultural centers to ensure safe environments against extreme temperatures throughout the summer season.

The initiative, part of the State Pact against the Climate Emergency, aims to safeguard public health through a network of accessible locations. These spaces will remain operational until September 30th, providing a suitable environment to mitigate climate impacts.
Key locations in the capital include institutions such as the Círculo de Bellas Artes, the Reina Sofía Museum, the Matadero Madrid complex, and the San Antón Church. Furthermore, the network encompasses 43 municipal neighborhood markets and facilities belonging to the Tagus Hydrographic Confederation.
The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge has released a technical guide to facilitate the addition of new centers to this network. Interested establishments must meet diagnostic and accessibility requirements to be included in the official map, which already identifies over 1,100 shelters across the country.