The Most Beautiful Parks and Gardens in Madrid
Madrid is flush with parks and gardens, many of them originally built for Spanish royalty. Some of these places were opened to the public only very recently, allowing Madrileños and tourists a verdant taste of the good life. So when you’re in need of some nature, a perfect picnic spot or just a break from the hustle of the city, head for one of these outdoor spaces.
1. Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid
Botanical Garden, Park
2. Parque del Buen Retiro
Building, Park
3. Parque de El Capricho
Park, Botanical Garden
5. Jardines de Sabatini
Botanical Garden, Park
6. Casa de Campo
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
7. Parque Europa
Park
8. Parque de las Siete Tetas
Park
9. Madrid Río Park
Park
10. El Parque Quinta de la Fuente del Berro
Park
11. Campo del Moro
Botanical Garden, Park
Back in the 19th century, Queen Maria Cristina was greatly inspired by romance and nature and suggested turning this area into an English-style garden. It’s placed on the western side of the Royal Gardens and is home to a verdant green lawn, monumental fountains (the Fountain of the Tritons and the Palace of the Shells) and plenty of shady paths and trees.
Amy Schulman contributed additional reporting to this article.
Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
- Post ID: 1085719
- Sponsored? No
- View Payload