Retiro Park

Over 300 acres of gardens, fountains and a lake, built as Philip IV's private garden in the 1640s and opened to the public in 1838.

Retiro Park appears in 10 of the 16 Madrid vlogs we indexed, first in 2023, most recently in 2026.

10 moments in vlogs

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  1. NFKRZ

    is Madrid the BEST capital in Europe? ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

    Called the best park ever; especially beautiful with its autumn leaves.
  2. Eat See TV

    The PERFECT Trip to Madrid Spain! Best Things to Do & Eat (Travel Guide)

    Pack a picnic with jamรณn, cheese and wine, then take a rowboat on the lake; the rose gardens are a highlight.
  3. Exotic Vacation

    How to Spend 3 Days in MADRID Spain | Travel Itinerary

    Guided Segway tours of the highlights cost about 35 USD.
  4. Island Hopper TV

    Best Things To Do in Madrid Spain 2026

    Gets crowded on sunny summer days, and Madrid gets very hot.
  5. World Wild Hearts

    MADRID, SPAIN | 12 BEST Things To Do In & Around Madrid (+ Travel Tips!)

    Avoid weekends if possible, especially sunny ones, when it gets very busy.
  6. Julia Ayers

    SPAIN a dreamy vlog in Madrid | food, art, nature ๐ŸŒทโœจโ˜•๏ธ ep.001

    The dates on the statues mark when the kings lived, not when the statues were made; all have been restored.
  7. Ultimate Bucket List

    Madrid Travel Guide - Complete Tour & City Guide to Spain's Capital

    A laid-back spot for a sunny afternoon; the park's art gallery is not worth a visit.
  8. Tourist to Local

    48 HOURS in Madrid (Spain's GORGEOUS Capital!) ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Things to Do + Eat!

    A peaceful stop on a weekday morning, with school kids and dog walkers passing by.
  9. Naick & Kim

    The PERFECT 3 Days in Madrid! Best Things to Do & Eat (Travel Guide)

    The lake is full of big carp, turtles and ducks.
  10. Martijn Around The World - Travel

    How to Spend 3 Days in MADRID Spain | Travel Itinerary & Travel Guide

    You can rent a boat and row on the water yourself.

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