Retiro Park
About
Locals treat Retiro as a giant shared garden. Rent a rowing boat on the lake, wander to the Crystal Palace and stop for a coffee at a shaded terrace. On Sundays the park comes alive with street performers and picnics.
Why visit
- Boating on the lake
- The elegant Crystal Palace and nearby gardens
- A lovely break between museum visits
Good to know
- Boat hire is inexpensive but queues can form in summer
- Some paths close in strong winds
- It sits right next to the Prado and Reina Sofía
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Retiro Park with Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Museum and Círculo de Bellas Artes Rooftop for a full day around Retiro.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Hotel Retiro Jardín (Retiro), about 400 m away. Sample listing.
- Casa Salamanca (Salamanca), about 1.5 km away. Sample listing.
- Gran Vía Atelier Hotel (Gran Vía), about 1.9 km away. Sample listing.