Green Madrid!

Retiro Park

As I mentioned in an earlier blog, Retiro Park is truly a beautiful place. They have a library that is in the park, which makes it a wonderful place to study and give yourself some time around greenery. Retiro Park is one of the most well-known parks, but I have never felt overwhelmed being there. There is always space, and many people spend their time in the grass. I recommend sitting on one of their many green patches of grass and doing some reading!

Parque de la Quinta de los Molinos

This park truly allows you to reconnect with nature. I have mostly only gone during cherry blossom season, which is truly beautiful. It is so nice to see everyone sitting under the trees and having a picnic or just chatting with their friends and family. It is a big park, but easy to navigate. This is the perfect park for a picnic or a stroll.

Real Jardín Botánico

I went to this garden during my Spanish art and architecture class on an architecture tour around El Prado. Students can get into the garden and greenhouse for 1 euro if they bring their student ID. The ticket is truly worth it and has a great variety of green spaces. You can spend time admiring the tulips and looking at the many plants that are there, along with learning about them. Then you can visit the greenhouse that has plants from all over the world. Due to its location, it is a great place to spend an afternoon, with the Prado being right next to it and being near Gran Via and Recoletos!

Parque del Oeste 

I might be biased about this park since I live very near it, but I think it is my favorite in Madrid. My friends and I have spent hours here just chatting and taking a breath after a long week. This park is also massive, but it is again easy to navigate. Many students spend their time here since it is close to Ciudad Universitaria, making it a great place to meet new people!