Picnics, Parks & Gardens in Madrid

Whether we're talking about parks, gardens, woods, or picnic spots, Madrid has plenty of majestic green spaces for nature and garden lovers to contemplate. Visitors may take pleasure in the fact that Madrid's manicured gardens and lawns are as beautiful as they are historical, or that the city's wild patches are surprisingly close to civilization.

Our top pick among Madrid's green spaces is the big, central, and popular Retiro Park, as it seems to have just about everything a park could ask for: a boating lake, a formal rose garden, a walled garden, stone statues, art exhibition spaces, children's playgrounds, and plenty of trees and lawns. Locals love to spend their Sundays there.

The Campo del Moro gardens are a peaceful, romantic place located in the shadow of the Royal Palace (although they overshadow our tenth choice, the Palace's Sabatini gardens). Try to spot the peacocks and pheasants, though that won't be too hard if you already found the gardens' entrance on Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto.

Located next door to the Prado Museum, Madrid's royal botanical garden (El Real Jardín Botánico) is a delight for gardeners and botanists. The landscaped garden contains over 30,000 types of herbs, vegetables, flowers, trees, and plants from several continents.

When immersed in the woodland of Madrid's extensive Casa de Campo, it's hard to believe that the city is so close. As our number four pick, the Casa de Campo is perfect for walking, hiking, and feeling like you're finally getting away from it all.

Parque del Retiro

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expert pick

Plaza de la Independencia, s/n
Calle de Alfonso XII

Madrid's playground...
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Jardines del Campo del Moro

Virgen del Puerto, s/n
Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto

Royal Palace's Gardens...
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El Real Jardín Botánico (Botanical Garden)

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Plaza de Murillo 2

Plants from around the world...
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Casa de Campo

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Camino de los Romeros
Paseo de la Florida and Avenida de Portugal

1800 hectares of parkland...
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Parque El Capricho

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Avenida de la Alameda de Osuna
Paseo de la Alameda de Osuna

Charming aristocratic landscape...
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Parque Juan Carlos I

Glorieta Hamburgo

A large park with lots of activities...
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Parque del Oeste

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expert pick

Paseo del Pintor Rosales, s/n

Huge park with a rose garden...
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Plaza de Oriente

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Opposite the Royal Palace (Palacio Real)
across from the Palacio Real

A large square opposite the Royal Palace...
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Jardines de las Vistillas

Calle de Segovia

Panoramic View of Madrid...
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Jardines de Sabatini

Calle de Bailén

Hidden Gardens...
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