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A Week in Madrid: Explore the City's Stunning Parks and Attractions

bryan

13 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling journey through Madrid as we visit beautiful parks like Faunia, Real Jardín Botánico, and El Retiro Park. Discover the city's rich history at the Temple of Debod and Campo del Moro. Get your adrenaline pumping at Parque Warner Madrid and Parque de Atracciones de Madrid. This 6-day itinerary is perfect for solo travelers looking for adventure in the heart of Spain.

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

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$ 20

ibis Madrid Centro las Ventas

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Temple of Debod

Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Palacio de Cristal

Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.

No time set

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Free

Day 2

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$45

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$ 27

ibis Madrid Centro las Ventas

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Real Jardín Botánico

Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Matadero Madrid

Former slaughterhouse housing contemporary arts center hosting exhibitions, performances & cinema.

No time set

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Círculo de Bellas Artes

Arts & cultural center with movie theater, live performances, exhibition halls & a cafe/restaurant.

No time set

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$25

Day 3

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$50

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$ 14

ibis Madrid Centro las Ventas

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Campo del Moro

Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Teatro Real

Renowned opera house established in 1850 with frequent performances, guided tours & a grand design.

No time set

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$50

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sabatini Garden

Neoclassical garden of the Royal Palace, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues & outdoor events.

No time set

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Free

Day 4

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$15

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$ 27

ibis Madrid Centro las Ventas

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

El Retiro Park

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Western Park

Expansive, landscaped, 20th-century urban park with paths meandering past conifer & cedar trees.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

History Museum of Madrid

Old orphanage with Baroque exterior, now a museum on Madrid's history, with documents, art & models.

No time set

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$15

Day 5

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$0

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$ 27

ibis Madrid Centro las Ventas

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Parque Juan Carlos I

Urban oasis with a lake, olive grove, skating rink, free train rides & many modern sculptures.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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Directions

Jardín El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna

Manicured 18th-century landscaped gardens with sculptures, water features & a Civil War bunker.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Cerro del Tío Pío

Sports fields, cycle paths & views across the city in a hillside park popular for sunset walks.

No time set

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Monument to Alfonso XII

Built in 1922, this monument in Buen Retiro Park features a colonnade with an equestrian statue.

No time set

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Free

Day 6

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$35

·

$ 20

ibis Madrid Centro las Ventas

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Parque Madrid Río

Modern linear green space along the Manzanares River, with cultural events & sports fields.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.

No time set

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$35

Budget breakdown: $276 In total

Activities & Food:$145

Transport:$131