Best Parks nature in Madrid
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From the classic Parque del Oeste and El Retiro Park, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 30,737 reviews
Wander through Parque del Oeste, Madrid's tree-lined escape in Moncloa-Aravaca. Follow the shaded paths to the rose garden, then continue on to the Egyptian temple and the city views beyond.
★ 4.8 · 216,670 reviews
Spend a slow morning in El Retiro, Madrid's former royal park at the heart of the city. Stroll tree-lined avenues, circle the boating lake and pause among fountains, statues and the rose garden.
★ 4.6 · 10,272 reviews
Step into Sabatini Garden, the formal neoclassical terraces beside Madrid's Royal Palace. Walk among fountains and statues, then pause on a bench for views of the palace facade.
★ 4.4 · 37,274 reviews
Slip into the Real Jardín Botánico, a calm walled garden next to the Prado and Retiro. Stroll shaded terraces and greenhouses, breathe in the herb and flower scents, and linger over the bonsai collection.
★ 4.6 · 9,316 reviews
Slip into Campo del Moro, the terraced royal gardens spread beneath the Royal Palace. Follow shaded paths past monumental fountains, hedge mazes and rose beds, pausing for views up toward the palace facade.
★ 4.7 · 3,294 reviews
Stroll Madrid Río, the long green ribbon that follows the Manzanares through the city. Walk among boxwood gardens, spread out a picnic on the lawns and watch locals jog and cycle along the water.
★ 4.7 · 3,401 reviews
Visit the Monument to Alfonso XII, the grand colonnade beside Retiro Park's lake. Photograph it from the steps, or take a rowing boat out for the view from the water.
★ 4.7 · 27,303 reviews
Lose yourself in Parque Juan Carlos I, Madrid's sprawling urban oasis in Barajas. Wander between the lake, olive grove and modern sculptures, and hop on the free train if your legs need a rest.
★ 4.5 · 16,130 reviews
Discover Parque de la Quinta de los Molinos, a former estate famous for its blooming almond trees. Walk beneath the pink blossom in late winter, or settle on the grass with a book or picnic.
★ 4.7 · 4,068 reviews
Wander the Rosaleda del Parque del Oeste, Madrid's formal rose garden in Moncloa. Follow paved paths past ponds and fountains, and take in the rows of rose varieties in an easy half-hour loop.
★ 4.7 · 22,478 reviews
Discover Jardín del Capricho, an elegant eighteenth-century landscape garden tucked in Barajas. Follow its paths past sculptures, a swan pond and quiet lakes, then find the Civil War bunker hidden in the grounds.
★ 4.7 · 4,242 reviews
Find Quinta de la Fuente del Berro, a hidden green pocket in Salamanca. Walk past its ponds and waterfall, and watch turtles at the little lake.
★ 4.3 · 5,814 reviews
Explore Parque de Pradolongo, a spacious green park in Usera away from the tourist centre. Walk around the lake, find the waterfall on the brook, and trace the botanical route through the arboretum.
★ 4.7 · 9,117 reviews
Wander into Dehesa de la Villa, a hilly woodland park where Madrid locals jog, cycle and picnic under tall pines. Follow the dirt trails to the lookout point for views over the rooftops.
★ 4.4 · 11,782 reviews
Step into Berlin Park, a shaded Chamartín green space with an unexpected piece of German history. Find the three sections of the Berlin Wall, then wander past fountains and playgrounds while parrots call from the treetops.
★ 4.6 · 2,398 reviews
Cross the Arganzuela Bridge, one of Madrid's most futuristic river crossings. Walk its wood-decked lanes beneath the spiralling structure and continue into the quiet park along the Manzanares.
★ 4.2 · 2,316 reviews
Step into Quinta de Torre Arias, a quiet 17-hectare park around a historic palace. Stroll the paths beneath huge old trees and look for the gardeners' artful touches in spring.
★ 4.7 · 5,643 reviews
Head up Cerro del Tío Pío, the hillside park where Madrileños go to watch the sun go down. Climb the grassy slopes for sweeping panoramic views over the city, far from the usual tourist crowds.
★ 4.6 · 7,675 reviews
Walk the Manzanares River Linear Park in Puente de Vallecas, where a giant sculpture tops a terraced hill. Climb for city and river views, then settle on the grass in a quiet, mostly local setting.
★ 4.3 · 1,000 reviews
Trace Madrid back to its Moorish beginnings at the Arab Walls. Walk the paved garden and look down from the platforms onto the weathered stone of the original 9th-century fortifications.
★ 4.3 · 2,797 reviews
Duck into the Garden of the Prince of Anglona, a walled hideaway beside Plaza de la Paja. Sit among boxwood hedges and roses for a quiet pause in the middle of La Latina.
★ 4.5 · 12,151 reviews
Slow down at Parque Enrique Tierno Galván, a spacious green escape in Arganzuela. Stroll past the pond and fountains, watch the ducks, and catch city views from the park's higher stretches.
★ 4.5 · 9,465 reviews
Stretch your legs at Parque Forestal de Valdebebas, one of Madrid's biggest green spaces. Walk or cycle past lagoons and the river, and let the kids loose in the playgrounds and maze.
★ 4.4 · 2,733 reviews
Take a breather at Parque Norte, a wooded local park beside Madrid's business towers. Jog the footpaths, try the outdoor exercise bars, or simply find a shady bench.
★ 4.5 · 1,967 reviews
Escape the centre at Parque Forestal de Entrevías, a quiet pine forest in Puente de Vallecas. Follow the shaded trails on foot or by bike along a stretch of the Anillo Verde.
★ 4.8 · 628 reviews
Discover the strange rock formations of the Enchanted City and the hanging old town of Cuenca. Enjoy the view from the Devil's Window and lunch in the castle quarter.
★ 4.4 · 388 reviews
Seek out the Palacio nuevo de la Finca de Vista Alegre, a nineteenth-century royal palace in Carabanchel off the usual tourist route. Admire its grand portico and domed lobby, then wander the surrounding park.
★ 4.8 · 721 reviews
Explore Madrid on a private Segway tour built around your interests. Pick the historic centre, Retiro Park or a mix, and ride past the Royal Palace and Puerta del Sol after a short training session.
★ 4.9 · 953 reviews
Glide through Retiro Park on a guided Segway tour that starts with a quick training session. Roll past the Crystal Palace, the lake and the rose garden while your guide shares the park's story and takes your photos.
Madrid · 🌳 Nature
Parque del Oeste
1h15
El Retiro Park
2h
Sabatini Garden
45 min
Real Jardín Botánico
Campo del Moro
Madrid Río Park
1h30
Madrid · 🏛️ Landmark
Monument to Alfonso XII
30 min
Parque Juan Carlos I
Parque de la Quinta de los Molinos
Rosaleda del Parque del Oeste
Jardín del Capricho
Quinta de la Fuente del Berro Park
1h
Parque de Pradolongo
Dehesa de la Villa
Berlin Park
Arganzuela Bridge
20 min
Quinta de Torre Arias Park
Cerro del Tío Pío Park
Manzanares River Linear Park
Arab Walls
Garden of the Prince of Anglona
Parque Enrique Tierno Galván
Parque Forestal de Valdebebas - Felipe VI
Parque Norte
Parque Forestal de Entrevías
Madrid · 🧭 Tours
Tour to Cuenca and the Enchanted City from Madrid
10h
Palacio nuevo de la Finca de Vista Alegre
Madrid Private Segway tour: Retiro Park anc Centro Historico
Iconic Retiro Park Segway Tour
