[2025 Madrid Attraction] Travel Guide for El Retiro Park (Updated Apr)

#solotrip Traveling solo through Spain was an unforgettable adventure. I started in Barcelona, where I wandered through the Gothic Quarter, admired Gaudí’s masterpieces, and enjoyed tapas at a bustling market. The city’s energy was contagious, and watching the sunset from Park Güell was pure magic. Madrid felt more traditional but just as vibrant. The Prado Museum was a highlight, and strolling through Retiro Park offered a peaceful break from the city’s rush. At night, I joined a small group for a flamenco show—an intense, emotional experience. Bilbao was a different world, blending Basque culture with modern art. The Guggenheim Museum’s architecture was stunning, and pintxos (small Basque-style tapas) in the Old Town were a must-try. For solo travelers, Spain is safe and well-connected by high-speed trains. Eating alone is no problem—just grab a seat at the bar, and you might end up chatting with locals. Each city had its own charm, making this solo trip truly special.

Share 12 must-do little things in Madrid V Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid The third largest palace in Europe after Versailles and Schönbrunn Palace, experience the life of the Spanish royal family V Stroll through Retiro Park The city's lung, once a royal garden now open to the public for free V Check out the 'Bear and Strawberry Tree' statue at Puerta del Sol A landmark location, with the zero kilometer marker of the roads also here V Watch street performers at Plaza Mayor Bustling with various vendors and street performers V Watch the sunset at Temple of Debod One of the best places to watch the sunset in Madrid The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple rebuilt in Madrid V Visit El Rastro flea market loved by Sanmao A place written about by Sanmao, the largest flea market in Spain Only open on Sundays and holidays V Experience the culinary delights at Mercado de San Miguel A market with a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, wines, and Spanish tapas A great place to eat and shop, feel the local vibe V Visit Santiago Bernabéu Stadium A must-visit for Real Madrid fans Witness the birth and glory of Real Madrid V Prado Museum One of the top ten art museums in the world The most authoritative and comprehensive museum of Spanish paintings V Try the city's signature dish, Madrid stew Cocido madrileño! A feast for meat lovers √ Eat Spanish ham Whether at street stalls, market ham stands, or high-end restaurants, the red and white ham is everywhere, a culinary symbol of the city V Watch a Flamenco show Passionate and unrestrained, dancers in red dresses Creating captivating rhythms with their footwork V Visit nearby World Heritage towns Toledo, known as the pride of Spain Segovia, with its World Heritage aqueduct...

#郊游 ⛲️Retiro Park is a highlight of Madrid tourism. It was originally a palace for the Spanish royal family to enjoy themselves. It is now the largest park in Madrid. It has a history of hundreds of years from the 16th century to now. There are all kinds of sculptures and monuments, a large artificial lake, a rose garden, a crystal palace, etc. It covers a huge area! The point is that it is free🆓. I strongly recommend you to lie down on the grass❤️, which is very suitable for outdoor picnics🧺 There are many people boating on the Retiro Park Lake. You can enjoy a comfortable life for a few euros. To be honest, we should really learn from Europeans in terms of enjoyment👍 The Crystal Palace (Palacio de Cristal) is also a must-visit building in the park. Built in 1887, it was originally used to display exotic flowers brought back by Spain from the Philippines. Now it is a temporary exhibition area of ​​the Reina Sofia National Art Center Museum. There are large-scale art exhibitions from time to time, and it is also free to visit🆓 🎯 Retiro Park/Crystal Palace Metro Line 2 Retiro Station, which is also opposite the back door of the Prado Museum. For a one-day itinerary, it is recommended to go to Retiro Park first in the morning, then the Prado Museum, and stay indoors in the afternoon to avoid being sunburned #100 Ways to Travel #Madrid Attractions #Crystal Palace #Outdoor #Boating

Retiro Park is located in the center of Madrid, Spain, at 40.4173°N 3.68278°W, adjacent to the Prado Museum, and covers an area of 1.4 square kilometers. It is the largest park and a popular tourist destination in Madrid. Retiro Park is the most famous park in Madrid. It was built in the 17th century by order of Felipe IV, and more than 15,000 plants were planted in the park. There are many important monuments in the park. Retiro Park is the most famous park in Madrid, Spain. It was built in the 17th century by order of Felipe IV, and more than 15,000 plants were planted in the park. There is a glass palace built of iron and glass in the park. It used to be a place of entertainment for royal family members together with the Velázquez Palace. Now they have all evolved into exhibition halls, and countless tourists come to visit every year.

#100 Ways to Travel Parque de El Retiro, the Madrid version of Daan Forest Park, is located in the city center, not far from the main attractions such as the Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, the main square and the Royal Palace. It used to be the summer palace of the Spanish royal family, but now it is a forest park for adults and children to relax. The #CrystalPalaciodeCristal in the park is a must-see attraction for tourists. Retiro Park was built as a summer palace by the Spanish royal family in the 16th century and was not opened as a public park until the 19th century. The park covers an area of ​​117 hectares, which is four times the size of Daan Forest Park. There are 15,000 trees planted in the park, which is basically the level of a botanical garden. Because it is located in the Retiro district, it is named Retiro Park. There is actually an artificial Retiro Lake in the park. On the lakeside there is a statue of Alfonso XII, a half-moon-shaped Roman arcade, and a lovely turtle fountain. There are small boats sailing in the lake, and the sunset dyes the lake and the boats golden, which is very romantic. There is a beautiful glass palace in Retiro Park #CrystalPalacedeCristal, which is modeled after the #CrystalPalaceTheCrystalPalace in London's Hyde Park. It is a transparent house made entirely of steel frames and glass. The light that shines through is very dreamy. It looks like a greenhouse and an exhibition venue. It is a very popular free attraction. There are many gardens and towering bald cypress forests in the park. Many people come here for jogging. In short, it is a forest park suitable for all ages. It is highly recommended to visit when visiting Madrid. #SpainPortugalFreeTravel #MadridAttractions #RitzPark #CrystalPalace #Spain

Madrid has also entered deep autumn A burst of autumn rain, a burst of coolness The sky washed by autumn rain becomes more transparent Autumn should be the most beautiful season in Madrid At this time, temperate plants begin to change color Madrid, the capital located in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula Has become the most colorful city on the peninsula Picture 1-9. Retiro Park from 9 to 11 in the morning The fallen leaves are colorful, golden, green, and deep red reflect each other (The shooting locations are Crystal Palace, park road, artificial lake, and Felipe IV Gate) Picture 10-13. Coming out of the Felipe IV Gate Is the Prado Museum. The small hillside at the entrance Because of the colorful colors and clear sky The queue will not be so boring Picture 14. On the road connecting Spain Square and the Royal Palace of Madrid Sabatini Garden Although it is a small tree that has just been planted, with European classical architecture It is also so pleasing to the eye! Picture 15-17. Even the autumn colors of the discount village are very charming (las rosas village) Autumn Madrid, the most pleasing season Walking on the road, as if walking into a landscape like an oil painting From the end of October to the beginning of December, although short, it is the most brilliant It is also the season that I think is most suitable for travel in Madrid The journey is busy, and it is sorted out after returning At this time, the autumn in Madrid should have come to an end

The scenic and vast area of ​​Ritz-Carlton, Madrid, is the largest and most famous park in Madrid. In addition to a large land space for children to run and play, the biggest feature of Ritz-Carlton is a large artificial lake, near Alcalá On the side of the door, the whole family can raft in the lake 🚣, enjoy family fun! #Overseas parent-child travel

The Velázquez Palace is located in the Retiro Park. It was built between 1881 and 1883 for the celebration of the National Mining Exhibition, held in 1883. The architect Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, from whom it takes its name. Inspired by the Crystal Palace in London (1851), created by Joseph Paxton, covered with iron vaults accompanied by glass that allow the rooms to be illuminated naturally. With dimensions of 73.80 by 28.75 meters, it was built in two-tone bricks, as well as tiles from the Royal Factory of La Moncloa. The palace is very beautiful both outside and inside. It usually hosts temporary exhibitions from the nearby Reina Sofía Museum. Your entry is free.

Here are the top spots in Madrid for your instagram entry! 1. El Retiro Park, one of Madrid’s largest parks. You can visit and marvel at the Cristal Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Address: P.de Cuba, 4, 28009 Madrid, Spain Price: Free Opening Times: Oct, Mar: 10:00am - 7:00pm Nov-Feb: 10.00am - 6.00 pm Apr-Sep: 10:00am - 9:00pm Closed: 1, 6 January, 1 May, 25 December 24, 31 December: 10:00am - 5:00 pm The Glass Palace may not open on rainy days due to the characteristics of the building. 2. Plaza Mayor- a historical landmark. Address: Plaza Mayor, 28012 Madrid, Spain, 28012. 3. Wander along the Metropolis and Gran Via- Calle Gran Via is a famous street in Madrid. If you want some big city feels, roam around here for a little bit. Grand Via is a hot area for tourists to visit because of its famous buildings, such as the Metropolis building. 4. FOOD TOUR AT MERCADO DE SAN MIGUEL Mercado de San Miguel is full of food stalls with a variety of different tapas. Tapas, or small plates, is a huge part of Spanish cuisine. Address: Location: Plaza de San Miguel, 28005 Madrid, Spain Open: Sunday–Thursday from 10 am to midnight, Friday–Saturday from 10 am to 1 am. 5. Dine at Casa Botin- founded in 1725, is the oldest restaurant in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records and a benchmark of Madrid’s best traditional cuisine. Address: Calle Cuchilleros 17, 28005 Madrid Operating Hours: Mondays to Sundays Lunch: 1 pm to 4 pm Dinner: 8 pm to 23:30. 5. Chocolateria de San Gines- this century-old café, opens all year round, serves the city's most famous hot chocolate and churros. Address: Pasadizo de San Ginés, 528013 Operating Hours: Mon - Sun: 8am-11:30pm. 6. Templo de Debod- an Egyptian Temple. Address: Callede Ferraz, 128008 Opening Times: Tue-Sun and Public Holidays: 10am-8pm Mondays; 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December: CLOSED. #mytripvlog

The El Retiro park is a must visit in Madrid. It is centrally located so it's an easy walk from anywhere in the city! it recently gained UNESCO world heritage status for its history. In the middle of El Retiro is a huge lake that is popular with young families and couples. The park is also conveniently situated next to the Prado museum so you can visit both sites in one go! #madrid #spain

I tried to visit the Prado museum, but hadn’t planned in advance and the ginormous line was a big turnoff. Since the park is right next to it, I decided to go for a stroll and that was the best decision. When I visited in early November, the autumn leaves were all over the park and it was quite pleasant walking through the fallen leaves. The Crystal palace (closed when I visited) and Velasquez Palace are also in the grounds and there’s no charge to visit them. Definitely a great way to relax in Madrid.

#Overseas travel If you come to Madrid, the place you must visit is the Retiro Park! It's really big, but it's also so pretty🥹 You can even ride a boat on the lake!! I haven't been able to ride it, but if I go again, I definitely want to ride it.

Nearest Metro station: Retiro Famous for: having multiple parks and tourist spots in the same place; the pleasant gardens and lake inside and many performers Tourist spots nearby: Prado Museum, Fountain of the Fallen Angel, Crystal Palace, Puerta de Alcala, Real Botanical Garden, Museum of Anthropology (all within walking distance of 20 minutes depending on which end you are at) From the map you may think this is just a regular park, but once you get in, it leads you to many different more famous places - not only are the architectures stunning, but you can instantly feel recharged when you take a pleasant walk inside. When the weather is good, you can take postcard-like photos wherever you fix your camera at. There are a number of cafes and restaurants inside the park. Water bikes are also available for rent. #celebratewithtrip #madrid #park

#celebratewithtrip #celebratewithtrip by taking a European city break to the beautiful city of Madrid in Spain!🇪🇸🍁🍂 When visiting Madrid, one of the most popular tourist spots is El Retiro Park, which is a large, public park located at the heart of this busy city! Not only can you spend hours walking around the peaceful park, you can take boat rides on the lake or rent bicycles and cycle around to your hearts content! 🌱🌿 It feels like an escape from the rest of the busy city and is the perfect spot to rest and relax! Don’t miss a chance to visit and relax in El Retiro Park whilst exploring Madrid, Spain🇪🇸✈️🌍 #celebratewithtrip #tripblazers #celebration #staycation #urbanexplorer #summervacation

Getting There - you can walk from Estación Madrid - Puerta de Atocha Attractions - take boat and small museum Food & Restaurants - we got traditional food beef pie and paella restaurants name is empanadas argentina

Rose Garden in Retiro Park in Madrid If you go to this rose garden, you can see beautiful roses of various colors. ㅎㅎ There are also other pretty flowers, so if you like flowers, I recommend you go. ㅎㅎ #flowerviewing #hotplace #picnic #park

‘Retiro Park’ where you can find peace in Madrid, which has more tall buildings than other cities in Spain! There were many things to see, such as the pond, Velazquez Palace, Crystal Palace, and Forest of Memory. It is a very large park with a circumference of 4km. I envied the leisurely sight of people gathered on the grass, taking yoga classes, taking walks, and riding boats. ㅎㅎ There were also people showing magic and playing music, so I wanted to stay there all day! Personally, it was the best place in Madrid :) I recommend you visit~ #Summer travel #Life travel destination #City travel

#SafeTravel Let's go on a trip to Spain. Buen Retino Park is the largest park in Madrid. In the 19th century, the royal family opened this park to the general public. The fastest way to get there is from Retiro Station on Metro Line 2. You can take a boat ride on the lake.

#tripaway Parque el retiro in Madrid, Spain is one of those places where you want to stay the whole day! go there to find some of the most beautiful sceneries of Madrid! play, rest, meditate, walk, run! a ton of things you can do here! #madrid #spain #tripaway

Just one post from the biggest city park in #madrid #spain . The Retiro Park is located between the Atocha station and Puerta de Alcala in the Spanish capital. It is very large and green with many attractions inside like boats, street fitness and cafés. It is very nice place for short brake of the day in the middle of this big city #happynewyear

We were pleasantly surprised that there cherry blossoms trees with honey fragrance cherry blossom at #elretiropark #madrid #spain #unforgetabletrip #cherryblossoms #park #happynewyear

We were amazed by the outdoors activities in #elretiropark such as dancing, puppet show, acrobat, boating, cycling It is one of the largest parks of the city of #madrid, #spain. The park belonged to the Spanish Monarchy until the late 19th century, when it became a public park. #unforgetabletrip #park #happynewyear

#elretiropark is one of the largest parks of the city of #madrid, #spain. The park belonged to the Spanish Monarchy until the late 19th century, when it became a public park. #inspiration #park #happynewyear

In the afternoon, the Retiro Park is the best place to walk summer sun under the green grass, such as the / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / This summer is full of enthusiasm several times to Europe is winter this time is a rare choice summer all the parks are not in the stereotype of so depressed all the fountains start to bloom beautiful Lichi Park There are nearly 15,000 trees in the two artificial lakes called the lung of the city of Madrid. The area is 118 hectares locals like tourists, especially like the weekend evening Punch card statue avenue, gate of Spain, rose garden, monument to King Alfonso XII, Crystal Palace. The statue on the statue avenue the statue boulevard in front of the central man-made lake is the same as the statue of the twenty kings on the Oriental Square. is also the same as the one that was originally placed on the roof of the palace. The image of the king, was built in 1750 and 1753 by the reign of King Fernando VI. From the statue avenue out of the park, corresponding to the gates of Spain, the builder is the same as the construction of the Grand Avenue. There are many fountains in the park but each has a different shape. The spray method is not the same. water jet jumps up and the rainbow appears quietly Crystal Palace with artificial lake in front of it The question is the most beautiful scenery in the Lichi Park must choose the sunny day to the crystal palace surrounded by unobstructed glass wall let the sun shine in every corner of the crystal palace designer from the Crystal Palace in London Hyde Park Inspired, the entire building was completed in 1887. The interior of the building is now used for modern art exhibitions. There are animals such as ducks, geese, toads and tortoises living beside the artificial lake. Don't have any fun.

Recent trip to Madrid. Not pictured is the Prado. Sandwhich was underwhelming. Walk through Retiro Park was amazing

Head to Retiro Park where many people gather to watch the sunset.

One day you will come to the incredible Spain! I turned another page of the world book Summer came to that incredible land Now is a great time to embrace Atlantic daylight If you are planning to go and feel the beauty of Spain firsthand this year Mark this article down and enjoy it with confidence!                  —— Those unforgettable destinations: 📍Madrid 🔹Madrid Palace: The third largest royal palace in Europe, comparable to the Palace of Versailles 🔹Our Lady of Amudna Cathedral: Very close to the Royal Palace It is recommended to arrange a tour together 🔹Prado Museum: Spain’s top art treasure house 🔹Ritz-Carlton Park: Ritz-Carlton is really beautiful in late autumn, and it is also the place where Jose confesses his love to San Mao ️🔹Must-visit plazas: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor 🔹San Miguel Market: In search of Spanish street food                  —— 📍Toledo The capital of cold weapons fortresses, where you can stroll the Old Town or enjoy panoramic views from the hillside across the river                  —— 📍Consu Egra Windmill Town                  —— 📍Sevier 🔹Sevier Palace: Dorne’s Flowing Gardens, a legacy left by the Moors, be sure to buy tickets in advance 🔹 Plaza de España: The sunset in Plaza de España, the graceful flamenco, is a great way to open it up                  —— 📍Longda White town by the cliff, Ronda New Bridge, Ronda Bull Ring are not to be missed                  —— 📍Granada The Alhambra Palace, the pinnacle of Moorish architectural art, many tourists come because of Game of Thrones, the scenic area is very large, be sure to do a detailed guide according to the map                  —— 📍Culper Redwall is the prototype of Monument Valley, where Culpe Megalode allows for bird watching on foot                  —— 📍Valencia The home of Spanish seafood rice, the Old Town sees the architectural sites and the New Town sees the modern architecture of the vanguard                  —— 🪪About visas Spanish visas have been one of the best countries to handle in Schengen visas, the issuance rate hen is high, no longer mandatory deposit requirements, bank flow is satisfied!                  —— 🚗Transportation Spain is more suitable for self-drive tours except for big cities, with numerous heritage towns, in Spain these days, we have chosen to drive, it is recommended to book a car 1 month in advance Drivers need passport + original driving license + notarized document + international credit card (to ensure sufficient limit) + booking pickup slip Be sure to buy full insurance, parking preferably paid parking, do not put valuables in the car, do not drive into the ancient city, parking is difficult to miss the car difficult.

🌍! Same as "Divas Hit the Road"! Finally found a less crowded and beautiful European route for the Labor Day holiday this year! The flower season carnival in Spain and Portugal in April and May💃is a must-have on your bucket list! ❗[👇Click below to start your flower season trip to Spain and Portugal, just like in "Divas Hit the Road"]❗ 🌹 Flower season in Spain and Portugal in April and May: Seville is filled with the fragrance of orange blossoms💐, Pena Palace in Sintra is full of roses, Retiro Park in Madrid has cherry blossom rain... It's so romantic! 💃Art in Spain and Portugal: Fado singing in Lisbon and flamenco in Seville are the charm deep in the souls of the Spanish and Portuguese people. 🎭 World Heritage: Sagrada Familia, Alhambra Palace night tour🌙, flamenco dinner... Even local Spanish friends praise "This itinerary is so fun!" 🏨 Palace Hotel: How can you not stay in a palace when you come to Europe! The century-old palace hotel in Lisbon, the Gaudi art suite in Barcelona... It's so European! 🍷 Food and wine: Freshly baked at a century-old egg tart shop🥧, Michelin-recommended seafood paella🦞, private tasting at a port winery🍇... Foodies will fall for it! ❗[👇Click below to start your flower season trip to Spain and Portugal, just like in "Divas Hit the Road"]❗

Madrid Tourism Introduction . Madrid is the capital of Spain and one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, renowned for its rich history, art and culture. There are many world-class museums here, such as the Prado Museum (which houses works by masters such as Goya and Velázquez) and the Reina Sofia Art Center (where Picasso's "Guernica" is its treasure). City landmarks include the Royal Palace of Madrid (the official residence of the Spanish royal family), Puerta del Sol (the city's central point), and the Plaza Mayor (filled with open-air restaurants and street performers). Tourists who love football should not miss the Bernabeu Stadium to experience the charm of Real Madrid's home stadium. Madrid has a rich nightlife, with trendy bars and clubs in the Salamanca and Chueca districts, and a wide variety of tapas at the San Miguel Market. In addition, Retiro Park is a great place to relax, go boating or visit the Crystal Palace. The city is easily accessible with a well-developed subway network, making it suitable for exploring on foot. Whether you're an art lover, foodie or history buff, Madrid offers unforgettable experiences.