As the song said, referring to Madrid: “Well, well, there’s no beach here.” Well, those who live in the capital still don’t have a beach, but now they do have something many others don’t: a swimming pool for dogs!
The capital’s Aristopet fans are celebrating because from now on and until September 31 they can finally cool off in an area of more than 9,000 square meters, with a beach with a maximum depth of 90 centimeters where our four-legged friends can splash around and escape the summer heat.
The facility is called “Campus Perruno” and is located in Brunete. It is open Thursday to Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., until September 31. Reservations must be made in advance.
Elsa Martín, the person in charge of “Campus Perruno,” had been thinking all her life about launching this initiative. As often happens, the idea arose to meet a need. In this case, the impossibility of making plans with her dogs, especially in summer. That is why she dreamed of having a space where people and animals could enjoy nature together.
The former Impacto TV presenter worked hard to make her dream come true: she had to sell her house, move into a motorhome, and fight hard after failing to find help from investors or financing. After two years of work, Madrid’s first swimming pool for dogs opened its doors on June 17, and more than 80 vehicles crowded the entrance to the facility to discover the wonderful space that this determined and visionary woman had created for them. Attendance has been so high that to go to the pool, you have to fill out a form and wait for Elsa to confirm availability. This is the only way to ensure that visitors can enjoy a fun, refreshing space calmly and without crowds.
The future of Madrid’s first swimming pool for dogs is promising, but Elsa is still looking for sponsorships to guarantee the project’s long-term continuity, as in the case of Conalsa. This company specializes in urban furniture and rustic elements and has contributed by installing a giant pergola, as well as an Agility and human exercise area.
It is essential to ensure that there will be activities at the facility during the fall and winter seasons. That is why, once summer is over, Elsa wants to promote inclusive workshops and activities, as well as make use of the space so that Aristopet fans can go to “Campus Perruno” to exercise, do yoga, crossfit, and more. And so that the animals can roam freely and off-leash. The facility also has a space specially designed for celebrations: “La Cabañita,” which anyone can rent to hold a party, birthday celebration, or whatever they like.
At Aristopet, we applaud this initiative, which is as refreshing as it is hopeful, and wish this project every success. It is inspiring, inclusive, and beneficial both for our dogs and for us.
If you have friends who have stayed in the city, we encourage you to share this excellent news. They’ll surely thank you from the pool!
For those eager to visit, here is the price list:
– Dog €5
– Person €10
Contact Information:
Website: www.campusperruno.com
Address: M-600, 33, 28690 Brunete (Madrid), Spain
Here is a video so you can see the incredible “Campus Perruno” space!