Parks & Gardens · Retiro
El Retiro Park
Parque del Retiro
El Retiro offers paths, gardens and a broad boating pond beside central Madrid. It is a place for everyday recreation as well as a visitor landmark. Choose a small part of the park and allow time for shade, reflections and the people sharing the paths.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Take a look inside
Before you go
- Find it
- Plaza de la Independencia, Madrid
- Visiting hours
- April-September, 06:00-00:00; October-March, 06:00-22:00. Severe-weather closures can apply.
- Admission & costs
- Public park access is free. Boating and other activities are paid separately.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- On arrivalUse the signed public visitor approach at Plaza de la Independencia, Madrid; follow the official visitor map and current entry instructions.
A little time. A closer look.
El Retiro offers paths, gardens and a broad boating pond beside central Madrid. It is a place for everyday recreation as well as a visitor landmark. Choose a small part of the park and allow time for shade, reflections and the people sharing the paths.
Something to notice
Look at the pond from a quiet permitted spot. Notice a reflection, a tree canopy and the movement around you.
A little consideration
Stay on permitted paths, leave plants and wildlife undisturbed and take litter with you. Keep shared paths clear.
A small companion, in full.
The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Printing & foldingMake it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
El Retiro Park is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-12
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.