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Embarcadero de El Retiro

Name: Embarcadero de El Retiro
Price range: $
Rating: 4.1

4.1 ·

Take a rowboat out from the Embarcadero de El Retiro, the classic way to enjoy Madrid's best-loved park from the water. Paddle across the lake beneath the Alfonso XII monument at an unhurried pace.

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Full description

The Embarcadero de El Retiro is the rental point for rowboats on the large lake in Madrid's Retiro park, set beneath the monument to Alfonso XII. Boats seat up to four people, making them a popular activity for couples and families, and the price is modest.

Queues form quickly in good weather, though online reservation is possible. Reviewers describe the outing as relaxing and fun, with the colonnade and park scenery as backdrop, even if the lake itself can look murky.

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Address

P.º del Estanque, 0, Retiro, 28001 Madrid, Spain · Retiro

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Arrive early or reserve online to avoid long queues
boats carry up to four people, so share the cost
the pier closes for a midday break, so check the afternoon reopening time.

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Reviews

I have been in Madrid countless times. This specific time we came to go to the yearly book fair and we ended coming here. This was so fun!!!!!! Really relaxing and chill although there were some bad drivers😅 but it’s fine. Would recommend to anyone since you can also book in advance and it doesn’t take a long time!

Max Goodman-Canna

3/5

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