El Retiro Park: Madrid's Urban Oasis

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are already in Salamanca, the best way to reach El Retiro Park is by walking. Start by heading east towards Calle de Serrano, which is the main street in Salamanca. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Calle de Goya. Turn left on Calle de Goya, and walk until you hit the roundabout at Plaza de la República del Ecuador. From there, you can see the entrance to El Retiro Park. The walk should take about 15-20 minutes.

• Metro

  For a quicker option, you can take the Madrid Metro. Locate the nearest metro station, which is likely to be 'Serrano' on Line 4. Board the train and travel towards 'Argüelles.' Get off at 'Nuevos Ministerios' and transfer to Line 10 towards 'Puerta del Sur.' After two stops, get off at 'Tribunal.' From there, transfer to Line 1 towards 'Valdecarros.' Get off at 'Retiro' station. The park entrance is a short walk from the station. Make sure to buy a single ticket, which costs around €1.50.

• Bus

  Another option is to take the bus. You can find several bus stops around Salamanca. Look for bus lines 2, 12, or 19. Board any of these buses heading towards the Retiro area. The ride should take about 15 minutes depending on traffic. A single bus ticket costs around €1.50, which you can purchase from the bus driver.