Looking for the best things to do in Madrid, Spain? You’re in the right place! As a travel blogger who lives in Spain a ...

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Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid: This classic hotel near Retiro Park has a spa, outdoor pool, and a bit more of an old-school luxury feel. ... Best Places to Stay in Madrid Spain.

Explore El Retiro Park Emily Hart El Retiro Park , or simply El Retiro, is a sprawling urban oasis, one of Madrid’s most cherished landmarks, just across the street from Palacio del Retiro.

Originally the gardens of a royal palace, the Retiro is now Madrid’s main park, with cafés and exhibition venues as well as the large lake at its centre. Back in the 17th century, it was used ...

A heat wave covered much of Europe on Monday, with record-hot first day of play at Wimbledon and forest fires in Turkey and ...

The Retiro’s foundations lie in the gardens of a monastery, which served as a royal retreat for King Philip II in the 16th century. When he moved the Spanish court from Toledo to Madrid in 1561 ...

In Madrid, a galleon once floated in a reservoir that was part of King Philip IV’s pleasure gardens. Now, the Estanque Grande (large pond), in Retiro Park, is a popular recreation spot for ...

Popular photography locations in Madrid are Retiro Park, Malasaña and Royal Palace. Before hiring a photographer, have some proposal ideas in mind to guide the planning process.