PARKS
El Capricho
El Capricho is a park in Madrid. The word caprice is Spanish for "whim" or "caprice." It was created by María Josefa Pimentel, Duchess of Osuna, on her estate at Alameda de Osuna, which was then outside the city of Madrid. It is landscaped in an eighteenth-century style with formal and naturalistic features.
Hours: Saturday to Sunday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Location: P.º de la Alameda de Osuna, 25, 28042
Metro: El Capricho (Line 5)
Madrid Rio
Hours: Depends on the area, but most of the park is open until 11:00pm.
We recommend renting a bike and seeing the sights (bring a picnic or a blanket).
The park is FREE - but some of the experiences are paid, depending on what you are interested in.
Location: This park runs around half of Madrid; there are many locations to enter and experience different areas.
There are four different metro lines that take us to Madrid Río
Line 6 will take you to both ends of this urban park.
Príncipe Pío Stations (Lines 6, 10, R),
Puerta del Ángel (Line 6),
Marquis de Vadillo (Line 5)
Legazpi (Line 6 and Line 3).
Pyramids (Line 5)
Almendrales (Line 3)
Temple of Debod
This park is known for sunsets and live music almost every night. It is also very close to Plaza España and has a beautiful view of the palace. The park also features an ancient Egyptian temple that was gifted to Franco and is worth visiting to further understand the history.
Hours: Free entry all day
Location: C. de Ferraz, 1, 28008 Madrid
Metro: Plaza España (Line 5)
Botanical Gardens
Beautiful gardens and a very nice art gallery inside. With over 5,000 species of plants and decades of historical context, the grounds display a wide array of biodiversity throughout much of the year.
Hours:
January - February: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
April: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
May - August: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
September: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
October:10:00 am to 7:00 am
November -December: 10:00am to 6:00 pm
Pricing :
General admission - €4
Students between 18 and 25 years old, adults from large families, and people over 65 years old: €1 (with student ID)
Free entry: Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Pl. Murillo, 2, 28014 Madrid
Metro: Atocha (Line 1) Right between the Prado and Atocha.
More information: https://entradas.rjb.csic.es/ (tickets, activities, events)
Casa de Campo is the largest urban park in Spain. Situated to the southwest of Madrid, it's flanked by the banks of the Manzanares River, the municipality of Pozuelo, and other wooded areas such as Monte del Pardo. Near the metro stop, there is a lake surrounded by cafes in which you can row little boats and watch the sunset. There is also a beautiful view of the city and the palace.
Hours: Free and open all day
Location: This is a whole area of Madrid; there is no specific address, as it spans 4,257 acres
Metro: Casa de Campo (Line 10)
Pricing :
General admission - €4
Students between 18 and 25 years old, adults from large families, and people over 65 years old: €1 (with student ID)
Free entry: Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Pl. Murillo, 2, 28014 Madrid
Metro: Atocha (Line 1) Right between the Prado and Atocha.
More information: https://entradas.rjb.csic.es/ (tickets, activities, events)
Casa de Campo (Lake)
Casa de Campo is the largest urban park in Spain. Situated to the southwest of Madrid, it's flanked by the banks of the Manzanares River, the municipality of Pozuelo, and other wooded areas such as Monte del Pardo. Near the metro stop, there is a lake surrounded by cafes in which you can row little boats and watch the sunset. There is also a beautiful view of the city and the palace.
Hours: Free and open all day
Location: This is a whole area of Madrid; there is no specific address, as it spans 4,257 acres
Metro: Casa de Campo (Line 10)
Campo del Moro
Campo del Moro is a park in Madrid, Spain. It was designed in the 19th century under the rule of Queen Maria Cristina, creating a garden with a clear English style and following the romanticism of nature.
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Location: P.º de la Virgen del Puerto, 1, 28013
Metro: Principe Pio (Line 10 and Line 6)
Sabatini Gardens
These gardens are attached to the Royal Palace. They were opened to the public by King Juan Carlos I in 1978, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues & outdoor events.
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Location: C. de Bailén, 2, 28013
Metro: Plaza de Espana (Line 10) or Opera (Line 2)
Juan Carlos Park
The Juan Carlos I Park was inaugurated on the occasion of "Madrid European Capital of Culture 1992". With its creation, a highly degraded area was recovered, respecting an existing century-old olive grove, with a 30,000 square meter lake and a 1,900 metre estuary. 21 hectares of olive groves, 19 outdoor sculptures, a garden called the Three Cultures, a greenhouse called Estufa Fría, and an Auditorium.
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 7:00am to 1:00am
Location: Gta de SAR Don Juan de Borbón y Battemberg N 4, Glorieta de Don Juan de Borbon y battemberg s/n, Av. de Logroño, 28042 Madrid
Bus lines: 73, 104, 112, 122
CINEMA/THEATER
Cinema Dore
Cine Doré is the hub cinema of the films shown by the Filmoteca Española, a program of the official Ministry of Culture of Spain, whose objective is to research and preserve the cinematic history of Spain. The theater shows films of all genres daily.
Hours: Depends on showings
Location: C. de Sta. Isabel, 3, 28012 Madrid
Metro: Anton Martin (Line 1)
Schedule: LINK
Matadero Madrid is the site of a former slaughterhouse, El Matadero, and Mercado Municipal de Ganados are in the Arganzuela district. Today, it is a contemporary arts center featuring a museum, space for concerts, shows, movies, etc. There is also free space to wander and two cafes.
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 9:00am to 10:00 pm
Location: Pl. de Legazpi, 8, 28045
Schedule: LINK
At this cinema you can see films in their original form/language. There is student pricing as well, so bring your student card!
Hours: Dependent on showtimes
Location : C. de la Princesa, 3, 28008 Madrid
Buses: 1, 2, 44, 74, 133
Metro: Plaza de España (Line 3/10)
Schedule/Showtimes: LINK
Trendy bar & art-house movie theater in the remains of an old-world cinema, with events & concerts.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 pm to 1:00 am
Friday: 5:30 pm to 2:00 am
Saturday 12:30 pm to 2:00 am
Sunday: 12:30 pm to 1:00 am
Location: C. del Duque de Alba, 4, 28012 Madrid
Metro: Anton Martin (Line 1)
Schedule: LINK
Matadero
Matadero Madrid is the site of a former slaughterhouse, El Matadero, and Mercado Municipal de Ganados are in the Arganzuela district. Today, it is a contemporary arts center featuring a museum, space for concerts, shows, movies, etc. There is also free space to wander and two cafes.
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 9:00am to 10:00 pm
Location: Pl. de Legazpi, 8, 28045
Schedule: LINK
Princesa Movie Theater
At this cinema you can see films in their original form/language. There is student pricing as well, so bring your student card!
Hours: Dependent on showtimes
Location : C. de la Princesa, 3, 28008 Madrid
Buses: 1, 2, 44, 74, 133
Metro: Plaza de España (Line 3/10)
Schedule/Showtimes: LINK
Sala Equis
Trendy bar & art-house movie theater in the remains of an old-world cinema, with events & concerts.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 pm to 1:00 am
Friday: 5:30 pm to 2:00 am
Saturday 12:30 pm to 2:00 am
Sunday: 12:30 pm to 1:00 am
Location: C. del Duque de Alba, 4, 28012 Madrid
Metro: Tirso de Molina (Line 1)
Beautiful multi-level garden and rooftop. Here, there are many different events such as brunch or set price menus and high tea (very Instagrammable).
Hours :
Sunday - Wednesday: 11:00 am to 12:00 am
Thursday: 11:00 am to 1:00 am
Friday: 11:00 am to 2:00 am
Location: C. de la Montera, 37, Planta 3, 28013
Metro: Gran Via (Line 5/ Line 1)
Reservations: LINK
The Círculo de Bellas Artes is a private, non-profit, cultural organization that was founded in 1880. Its building, located in Madrid, Spain, was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1981. The CBA is a major multidisciplinary center with one of the most active cultural programs in Madrid. The beautiful rooftop has a five-euro fee, which includes access to the multiple galleries downstairs.
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: C. de Alcalá, 42, 28014 Madrid
Metro: Sevilla or Banco de España (Line 2)
Opened in 2011, this space offers an extensive program of temporary exhibitions, conferences, concerts, and cultural activities. From its rooftop Mirador, it is possible to enjoy a 360-degree panorama of the capital's skyline, one of the finest views in Madrid. It is located in the Cibeles Palace, which was the headquarters of the Spanish post office for over a century, although today it houses the Madrid City Hall.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
ROOFTOPS
The Secret Garden of Montera
Beautiful multi-level garden and rooftop. Here, there are many different events such as brunch or set price menus and high tea (very Instagrammable).
Hours :
Sunday - Wednesday: 11:00 am to 12:00 am
Thursday: 11:00 am to 1:00 am
Friday: 11:00 am to 2:00 am
Location: C. de la Montera, 37, Planta 3, 28013
Metro: Gran Via (Line 5/ Line 1)
Reservations: LINK
Circle of Fine Arts
The Círculo de Bellas Artes is a private, non-profit, cultural organization that was founded in 1880. Its building, located in Madrid, Spain, was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1981. The CBA is a major multidisciplinary center with one of the most active cultural programs in Madrid. The beautiful rooftop has a five-euro fee, which includes access to the multiple galleries downstairs.
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: C. de Alcalá, 42, 28014 Madrid
Metro: Sevilla or Banco de España (Line 2)
Centro Centro
Opened in 2011, this space offers an extensive program of temporary exhibitions, conferences, concerts, and cultural activities. From its rooftop Mirador, it is possible to enjoy a 360-degree panorama of the capital's skyline, one of the finest views in Madrid. It is located in the Cibeles Palace, which was the headquarters of the Spanish post office for over a century, although today it houses the Madrid City Hall.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
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