Experts' Choice Award Casa de Campo
8 expert reviews
“The easiest and most fun way to get to this huge nature park is to take the cable car. The park is located beyond the Manzanares River, in an area reforested on the orders of Philip II in 1559. ”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "Sometimes called the ‘lungs of Madrid’, this 17 sq km stand of greenery stretches west of the Río Manzanares." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The largest urban park in Europe, its more than four thousand acres hold plenty to do for everyone." Full review
Let's Go "If Parque del Oeste or Retiro Park are too tame for you, Casa de Campo offers a more sprawling experience." Full review
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Make sure you know what metro station to get off at to avoid walking long distances: Lago for the lagoon, Batan for the amusement park, and Casa de Campo for the zoo/aquarium.
Afar Magazine "Casa del Campo is Madrid's largest park, roughly five times the size of New York's Central Park." Full review
The Guardian "Rising up from the banks of the Manzanares river, just across from the palace, Casa de Campo is now a public space that offers spectacular views of the city"
Frommer's "Children love the zoo and the Parque de Atracciones... both in this park." Full review
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The park gets rather dangerous at night.
Fodor's "Madrid’s largest park and a nature-lover’s paradise, complete with bike trails, picnic tables, pine forests, lakeside restaurants, and a public outdoor pool." Full review
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