El Retiro Park, Madrid: Photos, Reviews & Location

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.

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Rating breakdown

5 ★81%
4 ★15%
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Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain

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Quick facts

What is the rating of El Retiro Park?: El Retiro Park is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 183,064 reviews.
Where is El Retiro Park located?: Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
How can I contact El Retiro Park?: Website: esmadrid.com

It is always pleasant to walk around El Retiro Park. One could easily spend an entire day walking around and enjoying the beautiful nature. There are always people around walking or jogging. Everyone seems to have a great time. I definitely recommend that everyone visiting Madrid makes a stop here.

Jan Nouwen 2024 Jan 31

Amazing park to chill in the sun (or when it’s too warm, in the shadow). We were here in January and were able to catch some much needed sun. The lake in the middle is nice, you can rent a rowing boat, but the waiting time for a rowing boat can be up to 1.5/2 hours.

Ronny Jacob 2024 Jan 30

Hard to give this anything less than 5 stars.
Great for a jog or a run.

The lake, rose garden and glass house and the myriad statues scattered around the park are worth visiting.

Well connected by public transportation too and a walk away from other attractions

Mirela Krauss 2024 Jan 30

It is a huge park with many things to discover while strolling around. Very relaxing and serene place in the middle of a very busy and popular tourist city. A perfect escape through nature. A must visit while in Madrid.

Dandelion 2024 Jan 06

Very nice and relaxing park. A few gorgeous monuments/statues/ponds stationed along the walk. Large area, wide roads. Wear comfortable shoes. This is a big park. Free entry. One of the best free things to do in Madrid. And the best things in life are always free. Enjoy!

J. B. 2023 Dec 24

Retiro Park is one of my most favorite places in Madrid - serene urban oasis, lush greenery and very tranquil ambiance!Amazing gardens, super scenic lake, and lots of iconic monuments! Make sure you book a boat ahead of time, it is a great experience!

Mike Sampson 2023 Dec 22

Beautiful urban oasis in Madrid to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city life of Madrid. Free entry with plenty of historical monuments and statues to view and a nice lake. Anytime is good to visit - I went at sunrise and it was very quiet, tranquil with plenty of good photo opportunities and very few visitors. The park should be on any person's must see list on a visit to Madrid.

nora shoieb 2023 Dec 19

Very beautiful. It's perfect for taking pictures. It was huge and it had many gates inside and outside. It's very close to Metro and bus station. The crystal palace is inside along with a museum if you want to visit them as well. Entrance is for free but I'm not sure about the museum or the Palace.
There are some cafes as well inside.