The 24 Best Things to Do in Madrid, Spain

"A roughly 350-acre former royal retreat with manicured lawns, trimmed hedges, fountains, rose and topiary gardens, notable monuments, and a central boating lake. Highlights include the Cecilio Rodríguez Garden—where peacocks roam—and the Palacio de Cristal and Velázquez palaces, which host modern-art exhibitions tied to the national museum." - Siobhan Reid Siobhan Reid Siobhan Reid is an NYC-based writer, editor, and copywriter. She is currently the editor-in-residence at The Vintner Project and was previously an editor at Travel + Leisure, covering culture, design, style, and wellness. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines