This 118-hectare park dates back to the time of the Catholic Monarchs, who ordered the construction of the Monastery of the Hieronymites (today only the Church of San Jerónimo el Real and a ...

How would you describe the atmosphere of the park – especially compared to other outdoor spaces in Madrid? El Retiro is a lively park where there are always people strolling, snapping photos, visiting ...

In the middle of Madrid’s bustling streets lies a serene oasis where history, art and nature meet. El Retiro Park, once the private playground of Spanish royalty, is now one of Europe’s most beloved ...

When I was living in Madrid in my early twenties, warm Sunday afternoons were for El Retiro park. My flatmate and I, normally a bit worse for wear from partying the night before, would walk from our ...

Summer is here, and you know what that means: it’s time to start planning a European adventure. The popular spots may be your first instinct—Paris, Venice, and Ibiza—but Madrid is at the top of my ...