Being one of the greenest capital cities in the continent, Madrid has plenty of parks and gardens of varying sizes that offer treat for nature lovers. Travel to Madrid Spain has various spectacular tourist attractions that also include green carpet of nature.
Formerly the regal hunting area for Felipe II, Parque del Retiro (Park of the Retreat) was designed in the 1630s by the Duke of Olivares. This 1.2 sq km of garden invites puppet artists and street performers to showcase their talent. Take a ride in horse drawn carriage and boating in the azure lake. Parques del Oeste (Park of the West) is a best place for earnest nature lovers to explore some of the indigenous flora. It was previously designed by Cecilio Rodriguez, a landscape gardener, in the early 20th century. This verdure park is located in close vicinity to La Rosaleda, rose garden.
This capital city has plenty of greenery for travelers and locals. Real Jardin Botanico or Royal Botanical Garden and Casa de Campo are two other landscaped parks in Madrid that feature scenic lake with boats and canoes, verdure foliage and you can spot various species of animals in Casa de Campo. Along with myriad recreational activities like tennis and pool, Casa de Campo is the most favored park in Travel to Madrid Spain that is flocked by several tourists and locals.
Visit Jardines del Descubrimient (Discovery Gardens), Fuente del Berro (Berro Fountain), Los Caprichos de Alameda de Osuna and Jardines de las Vistillas. Visit to these parks and gardens are the best way to escape from the hustle bustle of daily grind and also to come in contact with serene nature.
