Discover the Serenity of El Retiro Park

Getting There

• Metro

  To get to El Retiro Park, you can take Line 2 (Red Line) of the Madrid Metro. Board the train at any station along Line 2 and head towards the 'Cuatro Caminos' direction. Get off at the 'Retiro' station, which is the closest station to the park. Once you exit the station, follow the signs towards the park entrance which is just a short walk from the station.

• Bus

  If you prefer to take the bus, you can catch bus number 2, 20, 26, 34, or 152. These buses will take you close to El Retiro Park. Get off at the 'Puerta de Alcalá' stop, which is one of the main entrances to the park. From there, walk past the iconic Puerta de Alcalá monument to enter the park.

• Walking

  If you are staying in the city center, El Retiro Park is within walking distance from many popular areas. For example, if you are in the Plaza Mayor, you can walk east along Calle de Toledo until you reach the 'Calle de Alcalá.' Turn left on Calle de Alcalá and continue until you see the park entrance. It’s about a 30-minute walk.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct route, you can take a taxi or use a rideshare app like Uber. Just provide the driver with the address 'Retiro, 28009 Madrid.' It’s a straightforward ride, and they will drop you off at one of the park entrances.