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Madrid launches new initiative to keep people entertained in the heat
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08/08/2024
"Take Shelter in Culture" has been set up by Madrid's city council, and is aimed at tourists and locals alike.
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It's the middle of August and temperatures are soaring, but not everyone can escape the
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city. Some have to work and others can't afford a vacation.
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In Europe, vacation poverty affects 40 million people and heat waves have only made things
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worse.
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But major cities are increasingly offering options to stay cool and entertained, such
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as the Take Shelter in Culture initiative in Madrid.
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It's not just aimed at tourists. Some libraries, cinemas and museums offer free guided tours,
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discounts or performances during the hottest hours of the day.
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The Circulo de Bellas Artes has become the standout climate shelter this summer. Its
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ancient ballroom has been transformed into a green oasis.
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People are excited, they can work, relax or simply hang out here.
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There are also heat shelters for the little ones.
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This one near the river is a favourite among parents and kids.
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According to the National Statistics Institute, one in three households with children in Spain
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cannot afford even a week of vacation.
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