6 of the best · Madrid, Spain
Parks and Gardens in Madrid
El Retiro and its Palacio de Cristal, the Botanic Garden, the gardens below the palace, the Casa de Campo, Madrid Río and the Parque del Oeste.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Madrid.
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UNESCO World Heritage
El Retiro
The great park behind the Prado: the lake, the Palacio de Cristal and avenues of trees.
Plaza de la Independencia 7, 28001 MadridExplore View on map
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Below the Royal Palace
Campo del Moro
The gardens below the Royal Palace, entered from the Paseo Virgen del Puerto.
Paseo Virgen del Puerto, 28005 MadridExplore View on map
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Below the Royal Palace
Campo del Moro
The gardens below the Royal Palace, entered from the Paseo Virgen del Puerto.
Paseo Virgen del Puerto, 28005 MadridExplore View on map
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Madrid’s largest park
Casa de Campo
The former royal hunting estate west of the river, open to all since 1931.
Paseo de Puerta del Ángel 1, 28011 MadridExplore View on map
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UNESCO World Heritage
El Retiro
The great park behind the Prado: the lake, the Palacio de Cristal and avenues of trees.
Plaza de la Independencia 7, 28001 MadridExplore View on map
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Along the Manzanares
Madrid Río
The park that follows the Manzanares, from below the palace to Matadero.
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Templo de Debod and the rose garden
Parque del Oeste
The hillside park above the river, with the Templo de Debod and the rose garden.
