When exploring a big city like Madrid, it's always nice to find some green contrasts to all the skyscrapers, shops and momuments. Here you'll find a selection of places where you can relax and enjoy the natural site of life.
Parque del Retiro
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This is a must when you visit Madrid. Whether it's to soak up the sun, to take in the colours of the fall, to feel the melancholy of winter or the joy of spring. At the northern end of the park you can't miss the huge boating lake, where you can enjoy the monument to King Alfonso XII from the water. The Crystal Palace nearby is also worth visiting.
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Atocha trainstation
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The Atocha building is beautiful seen from the outside, but the real wonder hides inside. A minor rainforest, with full-size palmtrees stretching their leafs towards the roof covering the giant hall. A spectacular contrast to all the iron and the marketstalls underneath. You will also find a small pond crowded with hundreds of turtles.
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Palacio de Cristal
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The palace originally contained tropical plants from the Philippines, but is now used for exhibitions hosted by the popular art-museum Reina Sofia. Therefore you will happen to find abstract art under the beautiful dome, which is free to visit. Outside and around you can find buskers playing background music for this idyllic setting.
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Cerro del Tío Pío
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Perfect spot to take some photos, read a book while enjoying a wonderful sunset, have a chat with your friends or couple, or just lie down on the grass while relishing of those wonderful views in a quiet environment. You can get there easily by metro (line 1, Buenos Aires《M》or 141 bus line from Atocha Renfe)
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Madrid Río Park
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This park is a green oasis in Madrid's concrete jungle. Get off at Principe Pío metro station and walk along the river until you get to Legazpi metro station. On your way you'll enjoy nice views of the Royal Palace. For the football fans: as you walk along the river you'll pass by the Calderón stadium, home to the Atlético de Madrid football club.
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Parque de El Capricho
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It's simply a pretty place where you can go to take in the scenery, have a relaxing walk, find out a bit more about the unusual duchess who founded the park and read a good book. It's at its prettiest in summer when the flowers are in bloom.
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Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
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Lions, bears, giraffes, rhinos and many more. They're all here in this huge animal park hosting more than 500 different species. From tiny insects to big sharks. Shows with dolphins and majestic birds are very popular, and the aquarium-part of the park is spectacular. A great day out for the family.
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Faunia
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If you are travelling with kids, this is the perfect day out in Madrid. Located within the reach of the metro, this is a family-friendly and highly entertaining animal park for all ages. Watch the sealions perform in their arena, see the colourful parrots enjoy the tropical rain, or try to make the giant butterfly land on your head.
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