{"id":9149,"date":"2019-08-05T15:27:22","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T13:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=9149"},"modified":"2019-08-06T10:14:06","modified_gmt":"2019-08-06T08:14:06","slug":"cool-sleeping-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/cool-sleeping-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on How to Stay Cool while Sleeping in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Madrid&#8217;s hot summers are no surprise to anyone, and there are also many hot nights, with each summer seeming even warmer than the previous one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The biggest problem during blistering hot nights is falling asleep, especially if you do not have the luxury of having air conditioning at home, or if your body just does not respond well to the cool flow of the air conditioning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today, this article by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ShMadrid<\/strong><\/a> will give you a few tips on how to sleep cool and wake up refreshed in Madrid.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/house-summer-ready\/\">Getting Your House Ready for Summer<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/cool-sleeping-madrid\/#tips-to-get-through-the-night-more-pleasantly\" title=\"Tips to get through the night more pleasantly\">Tips to get through the night more pleasantly<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/cool-sleeping-madrid\/#dont-eat-too-much\" title=\"Don&#8217;t eat too much\">Don&#8217;t eat too much<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/cool-sleeping-madrid\/#drink-lots-of-water\" title=\"Drink lots of water\">Drink lots of water<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/cool-sleeping-madrid\/#forget-about-heavy-pyjamas-made-of-synthetic-fabrics\" title=\"Forget about heavy pyjamas made of synthetic fabrics\">Forget about heavy pyjamas made of synthetic fabrics<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/cool-sleeping-madrid\/#take-a-shower-before-going-to-bed\" title=\"Take a shower before going to bed\">Take a shower before going to bed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/cool-sleeping-madrid\/#put-your-pillow-and-sheets-in-the-freezer\" title=\"Put your pillow and sheets in the freezer\">Put your pillow and sheets in the freezer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/cool-sleeping-madrid\/#use-a-cooling-mattress\" title=\"Use a cooling mattress\">Use a cooling mattress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-to-get-through-the-night-more-pleasantly\"><\/span>Tips to get through the night more pleasantly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9151\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bedroom-2563798_1920.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9151\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9151\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bedroom-2563798_1920-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"baby sleeping on belly\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bedroom-2563798_1920-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bedroom-2563798_1920-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bedroom-2563798_1920-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bedroom-2563798_1920-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bedroom-2563798_1920-810x1215.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bedroom-2563798_1920-1140x1710.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bedroom-2563798_1920.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Summer has come and with it also came &#8211; sometimes &#8211; unbearable nights, making it harder to fall asleep. Sleeping in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/staying-madrid-summer\/\"><strong>summer<\/strong><\/a> can be troublesome because of high temperatures during the night, especially in the central area of the peninsula, where it can easily reach 40 degrees during the day and hardly cool off at night.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to have a good night\u2019s rest, we have a few tips that will help you keep cool in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/terrace-summer-madrid\/\"><strong>Madrid this summer<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some people choose to turn on their air conditioning, use a fan, or try sleeping with wet hair. And although these tricks can help, not everyone has air conditioning installed at their home. So you might need to look for other ways to cool off on hot summer nights. This article addresses some tips.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dont-eat-too-much\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t eat too much<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Highly processed foods and calorie-rich products take more time to digest and this causes the body to produce more heat during the digestion process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So the first tip for keeping cool on summer nights is to opt for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/restaurants-madrid-light-meals\/\"><strong>light and fresh dinners<\/strong><\/a>, based on ingredients like fruit and vegetables in salads and gazpachos, for example.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another tip is not to go to bed immediately after dinner, but to wait a couple of hours before going to bed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"drink-lots-of-water\"><\/span>Drink lots of water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Drink plenty of water in summer and stay <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/best-horchata-madrid\/\"><strong>hydrated<\/strong><\/a> as much as you can. Drinking a glass of water before going to sleep is good for your health, and having water on your bedside table is always advisable, in case you wake up thirsty in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/installing-home-air-conditioning\/\">Installing Home Air Conditioning<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"forget-about-heavy-pyjamas-made-of-synthetic-fabrics\"><\/span>Forget about heavy pyjamas made of synthetic fabrics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_9152\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/people-2570927_1920.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9152\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9152\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/people-2570927_1920-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"dark haired woman in black bra sleeping in bed\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/people-2570927_1920-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/people-2570927_1920-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/people-2570927_1920-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/people-2570927_1920-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/people-2570927_1920-1140x1520.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/people-2570927_1920.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If it gets too hot to sleep, you must choose pyjamas that go with the season. Wear pyjamas made from lightweight, natural and breathable fabrics, such as cotton.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of course there is always the option of sleeping naked, as any extra layer you can take off during the night will help you keep cool in summer. The less clothes you wear, the lower your body temperature will be.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"take-a-shower-before-going-to-bed\"><\/span>Take a shower before going to bed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In general, everyone likes taking a cold shower when it is hot, and although it does not sound logic at first, this is a big mistake.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When we cool our body too much, this causes a rebound effect. The feeling of being warm in contrast with the room temperature, will as a result be even greater.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When temperatures are extremely high, it is better to cool down with a warm water shower or bath. The water should need be hot, but it should definitely not be cold either.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"put-your-pillow-and-sheets-in-the-freezer\"><\/span>Put your pillow and sheets in the freezer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is the best advice during tropical summer nights in the capital of Madrid. Put your pillow and sheets in the freezer for a few minutes, before going to bed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cool sheets will reduce your body temperature, and it will make you more comfortable when falling asleep.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"use-a-cooling-mattress\"><\/span>Use a cooling mattress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have just bought a new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/low-cost-mattresses-in-madrid\/\"><strong>mattress<\/strong><\/a>, it will probably be filled with air pockets, which ventilates the mattress and keeps it at a constant temperature. This helps with keeping your body cool during the night. You will not wake up many times during the night anymore, and it will overall help you get a better night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What advice do you have for staying cool during Madrid&#8217;s summer nights?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-center kksr-disabled\"\n    data-id=\"9149\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\"><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Madrid&#8217;s hot summers are no surprise to anyone, and there are also many hot nights, with each summer seeming even warmer than the previous one. 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