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Parks and Gardens

Parque de El Capricho

Casa de Campo, El Retiro Park and Madrid Río are Madrid’s best known green areas, but almost every neighbourhood in the city has its own park, square or community garden in which to go for a walk or do a bit of exercise.

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Royal Botanic Gardens

A botanic garden in the city centre with a selection of more than 5,000 species of plants. Open every day except Christmas and New Year's Day.
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Sabatini Gardens

Found in the former location of the Royal Palace's stables, this quaint park is a wonderful place from which to watch the sun set.
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Visita Ayer y hoy del Parque de El Retiro

El Retiro Park

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a few hours relaxing in one of the Madrileños' favourite spots, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Lago de la Casa de Campo

Casa de Campo Park

This wonderful natural space, home to attractions like the zoo and amusement park, is Madrid’s largest public park.
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Madrid Río Park

Running along the bank of the Manzanares River, this beautiful new park is the perfect place to have a long, laid-back lunch and spend the afternoon strolling, cycling or simply people-watching.

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Thanks to its tree-lined streets and vast parks, Madrid is one of Europe’s greenest capitals.

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