To the east of central Madrid, Parque del Buen Retiro (El Retiro Park) can be translated as "Garden of the Pleasant Retreat," and that's what it is – a sprawling swath of lush greenery filled ...

One of Madrid's largest parks, Buen Retiro Park was owned by the Spanish Royalty before it became public in the late 19th century. Some of the park's gems include Estanque del Retiro, a large ...