Retiro Park

The Buen Retiro Park is Madrid’s great green lung and an iconic spot for leisure and relaxation. Its gardens, ponds and monuments, such as the Crystal Palace and the Great Pond, make it a must-visit destination for both visitors and locals alike.

Trivia:

• For centuries, it was reserved exclusively for the royal family.
• The Crystal Palace was originally built for an exhibition on the Philippines in 1887.
• It is home to Madrid’s oldest tree, an ahuehuete over 400 years old.

Address: Plaza de la Independencia, 7
Opening hours: daily, from 6.00 am to midnight (April to September) and from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm (October to March)