Some boast open air pools, others are perfectly designed to capture the elusive summer breeze on stifling hot nights in the capital. There's only one place to be this summer, and it's high above the city streets. Nestled on a side street just off the Plaza Mayor, the recently opened roof terrace is beautifully designed and has a good choice of tapas and cocktails. It's one of the smaller terraces on our list which actually adds to its charm, making it cosy and intimate.

With a mix of low, comfy chairs and sofas and high tables and stools, this roof terrace has a chilled vibe that is perfect for an afternoon tipple or an early evening drink. Plus the drinks are reasonable. The Roof at ME. Tartan Roof on top of the Circulo de Bellas Artes. Hotel NH Collection Madrid Suecia. This hidden away gem is for where those in the know head when the queues for the neighbouring terrace at Bellas Artes are stretching out the door and down the street.

No entrance fee and far less crowded, the view may not be as impressive as those next door, but the likelihood of finding a corner to snuggle in as the sun goes down more than makes up for it. True, you can't see much of the Gran Via and it's iconic skyline from here but instead enjoy wide vistas of the Palacio Cibeles and the green of the Retiro park beyond and the jumble of the picturesque terracotta rooftops of the Barrio de las Letras stretching to the south.

El Viajero is the perfect place to enjoy a few nibbles and one of their specialities: Apartosuites Jardines de Sabatini. Gaze out over the Royal Palace, the Sabatini gardens and the stunning Egyptian Debod Temple.

La Terraza del Urban in the Hotel Urban. Located at the top of the five star, art deco-inspired Hotel Urban, the roof terrace is elegant and the perfect option for a stylish summer evening cocktail. Gourmet Experience El Corte Ingles.

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With a variety of stalls, all selling delicious bites, you are bound to find something to tickle your taste buds. Lounge in the hammocks in the Ibiza-style chillout zone which boasts an infinity pool and cocktail bar atop fake grass. There is a restaurant downstairs, as well as a hotel, a shopping area, a gym and a theater.

Have a drink atop one of Madrid's most iconic buildings. What used to be the Post Office is now the City Hall complete with exhibition space and a "Refugees Welcome" banner boldly hanging across the facade. This terrace boasts one of the best views of the city, rivalling that of the nearby Bellas Artes. This is an updated version of list written by Jessica Jones and first published in How to sound cool on a night out in Spain. Spain's news in English Other editions Austria Denmark France Germany Italy Norway Sweden Switzerland.

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