El Retiro Park
El Retiro Park is one of Madrid's lungs and a key part of daily life — full of culture, leisure and sport, it's the escape valve for every Madrileño.
Within its 118 hectares and more than 15,000 trees, you'll find endless gardens and green areas where you can get lost and enjoy long walks and spectacular sunsets.
You'll find architectural gems like the Crystal Palace, built in 1887; the large central pond presided over by a spectacular monument to King Alfonso XII; the avenue of statues, the rose garden, and the only statue erected to a fallen angel in Europe.
