The local take
Each place comes with a short note on why it's worth the time, so you can plan your day around the ones that suit you.
ParksEl Retiro Park
El Retiro, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is central Madrid's green lung.
Madrid, RetiroRecommended by Alfonso M.
ParksDay TripsBosque Encantado
While not in Madrid, Bosque Encantado (The Enchanted Forest) is only about 46 miles west of the city.
MadridRecommended by Pepe A.
ParksCasa de Campo
Casa de Campo is a massive park on the city's west side that covers more than 4,250 hectares—that's five times bigger than New York's Central Park.
Madrid, Moncloa-AravacaRecommended by Pablo A.
ParksLa Dehesa de la Villa
This wooded park on the northwest side of Madrid has a variety of trees, making it great for birdwatching.
Madrid, Ciudad UniversitariaRecommended by Alfonso M.
ParksLa Quinta de la Fuente del Berro
Built in 1631 by aristocrats, this park in the Salamanca neighborhood has orchards filled with trees from all over the world.
Madrid, Fuente del BerroRecommended by Alfonso M.
ParksParque de Juan Carlos I
This park in Campo de las Naciones covers 160 hectares of land.
Madrid, BarajasRecommended by León V.
ParksViewpointsParque de las Siete Tetas
This park gets its name from its seven small hills that are scattered around.
Madrid, NumanciaRecommended by Pepe A.
ParksParque del Oeste
Located between Moncloa and Ciudad Universitaria, this green space, developed in 1906, covers almost 100 hectares.
Madrid, ArgüellesRecommended by Alfonso M.
Historic LandmarkParksParque El Capricho
Located in the northeast part of the city, El Capricho is a beautiful park that was a favorite of bullfighters, artists, writers, and philosophers in the 18th century.
Madrid, Alameda de OsunaRecommended by Alfonso M.
ParksParque Enrique Tierno Galván
Parque Enrique Tierno Galván is a popular green space between the Vallecas and Legazpi neighborhoods.
Madrid, LegazpiRecommended by León V.
ParksParque Madrid Río
Covering the spaces on either side of the River Manzanares, Parque Madrid Río urba (in the Arganzuela area) comprises jogging and cycling paths, plenty of eco-friendly children’s…
Madrid, ArganzuelaRecommended by Fernando A.
ParksPríncipe de Anglona Garden
This small garden in the heart of Madrid is next to the Palacio del Príncipe and was built in the 18th century as part of an aristocratic residence.
Madrid, PalacioRecommended by Pablo A.
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