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Visit Retiro Park
Best time to visit
In spring and autumn on weekdays before noon, when there are the fewest people and the light is good for photos. Weekend mornings are also peaceful, before the crowds arrive.
Budget tips
Entry to the park is completely free, as are the main avenues and gardens. Renting a rowboat will cost you about 6 euros for half an hour, and a horse-drawn carriage ride costs from 50 euros.
Recommended for
Families with children, Couples looking for romantic walks, Locals looking for everyday relaxation, Bird and nature lovers
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: This park spans over 350 acres, making it Madrid's green sanctuary right in the city heart. The large artificial lake invites visitors for rowboat adventures under the open sky.
Highlights: An enchanting Crystal Palace made of glass and steel sits gracefully on the east side, hosting contemporary art exhibitions that play with natural light. Nearby, the Rose Garden bursts with over 4,000 rose bushes, filling the air with sweet floral scents in springtime.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, because the avenues stretch for kilometers and it's easy to walk many kilometers here
- The best photos are taken from the footbridge over the lake at sunset
- The monuments around the Crystal Palace are more secluded than those along the main thoroughfares
- Bring snacks, but remember that feeding the squirrels is prohibited
Practical info
Open every dayOpen late until 22:00 on every day
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