Campo del Moro

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Hidden Royal Retreat! If you’re looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Madrid’s city life, Campo del Moro is the perfect spot. These gardens are a great respite—very quiet, tranquil, and surprisingly overlooked by many tourists. Why It’s Special The park is massive and beautifully maintained, featuring a variety of different paths that lead to secret gardens and small frog ponds. It’s a place where you can truly immerse yourself in nature: Wildlife: There is an abundance of wildlife including birds, butterflies, and the famous peacocks with their huge, colorful plumes roaming freely. Atmosphere: It is so peaceful inside that all you can hear is the humming of bees and the singing of birds. Walking these paths, you really feel the history of the kings and queens of Spain who once strolled here. Photographer's Dream The views are spectacular. From the main entrance, you get an amazing perspective of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Because of the elevation and the lush "green carpet" of the lawn, the palace looks like it is floating in the background. It is easily one of the best spots in Madrid for photography. Go Unhurried: Give yourself time to wander. It’s a large space (over 20 hectares), and the best parts are found by taking the winding side paths away from the main avenues. Whether you want to see the "royal turkeys" (peacocks) up close or just need a quiet moment surrounded by nature, this is a must-visit gem in the heart of Madrid.

We walked through the gardens in winter, but a clear, crisp day. Even in the starkness, it was beautiful, and peaceful

Quiet and beautiful, Jardines del Campo del Moro feels like a hidden gem. Great views of the Royal Palace and plenty of space to relax in nature

We went there and it’s amazing to walk, very calm!

Perfect location to alleviate the Madrid heat. Lots of tree canopies provide as much shade as you’re going to get in the middle of Madrid. Some hidden curiosities along the perimeter trails…

A great respite from the hustle and bustle of Madrid’s city life. Very quiet and tranquil spot. There are a variety of different paths leading to beautiful gardens and small frog ponds. There is also an abundance of wildlife including birds, butterflies, and a peacock with a huge colorful plume. I didn’t take a photo so not to stress her out. Most importantly there is only one entrance to the garden, located on the far side, down the hill near the tall. Arch.

Where else can you bask in a Royal Garden, and listen to the caws of peacocks and watch the ducks and swans eat bread while they sail upon a quiet pond? A lake of quiet in a busy city. Now, if they could open the gate closer to the palace… it would be perfect…

A very nice park next to the royal palace. Very lightly attended by tourists because the entrance is on the far side of the palace and you will have to walk downhill a long time to find the entryway. Once inside, you can hang out and take pictures surrounded by nature on paths that were once walked by kings and queens of Spain. Take pictures with the royal palace and cathedral in the background, and they will look like they are floating.

Beautiful park with the view of Royal palace. Conveniently located by bus stop for multiple bus lines. When I visited in May it closed at 8.

Lovely palace gardens .... if it's a nice day- it is worth it to take a walk around to the only entrance on Paseo de la virgin del puerto - closer to the Pio principal train station . It's downhill from the palace . So if you plan to see the palace then remember after the gardens - it's a walk uphill . This place is free and so beautiful and quiet . Two peacocks walking around not very afraid of people near them . I saw horse and carriage with guards constantly circling around the top and the bottom of the palace.

Beautiful Gardens If you are visiting Palacio Real, take a little time to visit the adjoining gardens. There is a lot to enjoy, and it is kept in immaculate condition.

Designed in the 19th century under the rule of Queen Maria Cristina, Campo del Moro is an enormous green space abutting the Royal Palace. Open at 10am on weekdays and noon on weekends with free entry plan approximately 60 minutes to walk the loop around perfectly manicured grass, trees and flowers.

this park was named after a muslim leader who camped here in the 12th century while attempting to re-conquer madrid. having toured several cities in spain prior to arriving in madrid, i could see that many famous landmarks have a strong muslim influence. located to the west of madrid's city centre, near the palacio real and jardines de sabatini, this park is lovely and i only wish i had more time to explore the gardens and study the trees and flowers here. there are several fountains and small ponds inside and it is a great place to stroll, walk, and jog...or just sit and admire the nature in front of your eyes. the park does close at dusk though (unlike other parks in madrid that close later) so be sure to depart before the gates are locked up for the evening.

Beautiful park beside the Royal Palace! Just beside the Royal Palace, one should walk through it to take a resert, while be in the middle of Madrid. You can't avoid to take a photo of the Royal Palace from the park!