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El Retiro Park

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Featured Review : Madrid is not deprived of parks - say they are 43, the same can boast 130 (!) Acres of green space, which in itself is remarkable. Once upon a time there was located the royal rezilentsiya Buen Retiro, built for the subu...See Full Review

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El Retiro Park Reviews

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Parque del Retiro

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • July 19, 2025
Quote: Madrid is not deprived of parks - say they are 43, the same can boast 130 (!) Acres of green space, which in itself is remarkable. Once upon a time there was located the royal rezilentsiya Buen Retiro, built for the suburban pastime of monarchs in... Read the full El Retiro Park review

From journal Madrid and Its Surroundings

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Retiro Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by justinef from London, United Kingdom
  • September 22, 2025
Quote: A huge green space near the centre of the city, a visit to Retiro Park is a great way to relax, enjoy the sunshine, and take a break from the crowded streets and sights. Given its size, it is too big see it all, and for a park there really is... Read the full El Retiro Park review

From journal Hen Weekend in Madrid

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El Retiro Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Hal1026 from Scottsdale, Arizona
  • August 3, 2025
Quote: Of all the European capitals you might not have imagined as such before you visit, Madrid remains the greenest at heart. In fact, statistically it is one of the greenest cities in the world thanks to its magnificent and lovely parks, which create... Read the full El Retiro Park review

From journal Madrid, Colors of a Capital

Parque del Retiro

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Babi from Verona, Italy
  • December 11, 2025
Quote: In this park children can have fun because during the weekend plenty of clowns and artists work in the garden. Not only for children, there are also street artists like "live statues", singers, and so on.

From journal New Year in Madrid

El Retiro

  • 5 out of 5 stars by xcnbike from State College, Pennsylvania
  • August 31, 2025
Quote: El Retiro is a massive park in Madrid. You can take the metro to it and it's near the famous El Prado musuem. It's similiar to Central Park in New York in that there are people jogging and picnicking, and entertainment. We rented a boat and... Read the full El Retiro Park review

From journal Madrid

Parque El Retiro

  • 4 out of 5 stars by samepenny from Fort Worth, Texas
  • August 9, 2025
Quote: El Retiro, formerly the private, gated district of royalty, now is open to all. Vast. I misinterpreted the length of the walk to the Prado. It looked close on the map. I loved seeing the large, lush green trees after so much driving through a very... Read the full El Retiro Park review

From journal Madrid, City of Sucess

Retiro Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Re from São Paulo, Brazil
  • July 16, 2025
Quote: This is a great park in the city and very well kept. There is a lake with a beautiful monument dedicated to a King (if I recall correctly King Alfonso XIII). There are also two nice places dedicated for temporary exhibitions. One is the Crystal... Read the full El Retiro Park review

From journal Alone in Madrid

Tapas and food near Retiro Park

  • 3 out of 5 stars by EnriqueP from Madrid, Madrid, Spain
  • January 20, 2025
Quote: There is an interesting cluster of bars and restaurants arond Doctor Castelo st. (NE corner of Retiro Park, next to the imposingly high building known as "Torre de Valencia"). CASA PORTAL has excellent onion or tuna "tortillas" (omelettes), red... Read the full El Retiro Park review

From journal There's more to Madrid than the Prado!!

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Parque del Retiro

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Katarina from vienna, Virginia
  • October 5, 2025
Quote: When urban commotion starts to overwhelm, seek respite in the Parque del Retiro, a vast 350 acres of verdant oasis in the heart of the city, at a stone's throw from the Prado. Once the private playground of royalty, Parque del Retiro is a vast... Read the full El Retiro Park review

From journal Madrid, the city that never sleeps

El Retiro Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by joantri from seal beach, California
  • January 7, 2026
Quote: On a sunny day (even cold) in Madrid on a Sunday, you will love El Retiro whether you are sipping a coffee, watching the boats on the water, or walking the gardens and paths. There is so much to see and even more to enjoy to get the flavor of... Read the full El Retiro Park review

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