Parks and Gardens

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Casa de Campo, El Retiro Park and Madrid Río are Madrid’s best known green areas, but almost every neighbourhood in the city has its own park, square or community garden in which to go for a walk or do a bit of exercise.

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El Retiro Park

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a few hours relaxing in one of Madrileños' favourite spots, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Royal Botanic Gardens

A botanic garden in the city centre with a selection of more than 5,000 species of plants. Open every day except Christmas and New Year's Day.

Campo del Moro Park

Fabulous English-style gardens in Hapsburg Madrid located right behind the Royal Palace.

Sabatini Gardens

Found in the former location of the Royal Palace's stables, this quaint park is a wonderful place from which to watch the sun set.

Madrid Río Park

Running along the banks of the River Manzanares, this beautiful park is the perfect place to have a long, laid-back lunch or spend the afternoon strolling, cycling or simply people-watching.

Casa de Campo Park

This wonderful natural space, which is home to a zoo and an amusement park, is Madrid’s largest public park.

Vistillas Gardens

An incredible sunset can be enjoyed from this popular park in La Latina district.

Capricho Park

A beautiful 18th-century garden found off the beaten track.

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Fuente del Berro Park
The Fuente del Berro Park is a splendid landscaped garden that was ordered by King Philip IV.

Fuente del Berro Park
Palacio del Príncipe de Anglona Gardens
This small gem, hidden in Latina, retains all the charm and the original structure.

Palacio del Príncipe de Anglona Gardens
Oeste Park
The Oeste Park, a monumental green space between Plaza de España, Moncloa and the university campus.

Oeste Park
Quinta de Torre Arias
Having been closed for many years, this 400-year-old park has once again be opened to the public.

Quinta de Torre Arias
Cerro del Tío Pío Park
One of the best places to watch the sun set in Madrid, known popularly as the "park of the seven boobs".

Cerro del Tío Pío Park
Quinta de los Molinos
In the east of Madrid lies one of the city's most unknown parks. Don’t miss its stunning almond trees which blossom in late February!

Quinta de los Molinos
Juan Carlos I Park
This park is ideal for different activities, such as skating, canoeing or cycling.

Juan Carlos I Park
Enrique Tierno Galván Park
This park, one of the largest in the city, located near Madrid Río, is home to the Planetarium and the IMAX.

Enrique Tierno Galván Park
Santander Park (Parque del Tercer Depósito)
This green space offers extensive leisure areas and facilities for various sporting activities.

Santander Park (Parque del Tercer Depósito)
Parque de las Cataratas (Parque Vallecas Villa)
Green space in the Villa de Vallecas district, presided by a large ornamental fountain.

Parque de las Cataratas (Parque Vallecas Villa)
Linear Park of the Manzanares River
This natural environment surrounded by the River Manzanares in the Usera area is ideal for leisure and recreation.

Linear Park of the Manzanares River
Parque de Berlín
Green area located in the Ciudad Jardín neighbourhood, which houses three fragments of the famous Berlin Wall.

Parque de Berlín
Huerto de las Monjas
A secret garden in Hapsburg Madrid with fruit trees and an 18th-century bronze fountain.

Huerto de las Monjas
Tropical Garden at Madrid - Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes station
Paseo del Arte (Art Walk) has a surprise in store for visitors: a tropical garden in this important train station.

Tropical Garden at Madrid - Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes station
El Retiro Rose Garden
This elegant garden situated in south Retiro must be seen during the spring months.

El Retiro Rose Garden
Rose garden in Oeste Park
Enjoy the world’s most beautiful rosebushes in one of the largest gardens in Madrid.

Rose garden in Oeste Park
Temple of Debod Gardens
Designed by Manuel Herrero Palacios, this funeral monument was brought stone by stone from Egypt.

Temple of Debod Gardens