Parks of Madrid

Parks of Madrid

Parks of Madrid belong to the favorite holiday destinations of local residents and tourists. These are the symbols and the main attractions of the capital you should definitely visit! Only here you can feel a part of nature, rest from the city fuss and heat amidst beautiful alleys, trees and lakes. Walking through the gardens and parks of Madrid is a perfect pastime for both adults and children. The fans of active rest can work out (for example, ride a bicycle, roller-skate, run, etc.), while those who prefer peaceful rest can just lay in the sun, feed the birds in the pond or spend some time with a book in the shade of the trees. Just think how you’d like to spend time and choose the best park. You will definitely find something suitable in this list!

Parque del Buen Retiro
Buen Retiro is one of the largest parks of Madrid and the favorite place of rest of citizens and guests of the capital. The park represents a huge green island of trees with fountains and sculptures, buildings of the XVII-XIX centuries, alleys and cafes. The Statue of Fallen Angel (Angel Caido) deserves special attention, as it’s the only statue in the world, devoted to the fallen angel Lucifer. Another interesting place is a Crystal Palace (Palacio de Cristal). A very cozy rest hall is located inside this building. The rocking chairs with heavy books, tied to them, disposes to the pleasant rest. At the entrance to the palace you can see the pond, where you can feed the birds, turtles and make the great pictures. All the attractions of Buen Retiro can be described endlessly, but there’s nothing better that to be here and see them for yourself!

Casa de Campo
This is a perfect place to practice sports. The park is visited by many residents and guests of Madrid, especially on weekends and holidays, when the atmosphere disposes to the active rest. Many fans of sports practice running, play tennis and football, ride bikes, do roller-skating or walking. You can also rent a boat and take a romantic walk! Near the lake, you can also find the open-air cafes and restaurants with different food and drinks. In summary, Casa de Campo is suitable for the active rest and sports, but those who want to rest from the city fuss, will also like it.

Royal Botanic Garden (Jardin Botanico)
Despite its central location (near the Prado Museum), Royal Botanic Garden is a secluded place, where you can still enjoy nature and peace. The best times of the year for visiting it are spring and summer, when most plants are blossoming. In every part of the garden you can find the walking paths, pergolas for privacy and enjoying nature and greenhouses with the brightest and the most exotic plants in the garden. It’s a perfect place to be alone and clear your head, or take up a romantic walk with your soul mate.