- Address: Paseo Puerta del Angel, 1, 28011, Madrid
- Phone: + 34 914 796 002
In Madrid, many different parks, gardens and squares (which only stand the magnificent royal botanical garden , the Warner Brothers Park and the grandiose Retiro Park ). Large green areas immediately catch your eye, when the plane just comes in for landing. Upon arrival, almost all tourists, in addition to museums and restaurants , must visit the Casa de Campo Park in Madrid .
The largest park in Madrid
The park is a huge territory in the western part of the city on the bank of the river Manzanares, where you can hide from the heat and dusty city bustle. It can not be avoided even in a week, since today its area is about 170 hectares and contains many different types of quiet or active recreation for people of all ages and interests.
Casa de Campo offers a walk in the shady alleys, have a picnic in the designated area, go boating, swim and sunbathe, visit the zoo and dolphinarium, spend time on the playgrounds or scream for the company on a roller coaster ride in an amusement park .
Casa de Campo is a very original park of Madrid and is known far beyond not only the capital, but also the country. He is considered the most ancient green recreation area, since in 1560 Philip II set aside these great lands for royal hunting. And already in the last century on May 1, 1931 this territory of the city authorities was officially formalized and called the park. Here, we did not cut down the forest, but for the vehicles of the Casa de Campo it is closed. Formally, the park can be divided into several areas for different types of leisure:
- The natural zone is a zoo, an aquarium and a dolphinarium. In it, more than 6000 inhabitants from all over the world settled themselves. You will be shown pandas, crocodiles, bears, giraffes, reptiles, a collection of birds and poisonous reptiles and many other inhabitants. In the dolphinarium you will find a stunning view of fur seals, penguins and dolphins.
- The zone of tranquility extends to all walks, to the lake with a fountain, located in the southern part of the park where you can swim or rent a boat, as well as a picnic area. Here you can meet and feed friendly squirrels and ducks.
- Children's playground - a huge number of various playgrounds throughout the park Casa de Campo. By the way, the Spanish capital itself also presents many leisure options for children .
- The mechanical zone is a chic amusement park, which will not leave anyone indifferent, known throughout Europe. This is a separate paid territory, on which you can spend an entire day unnoticed. Entertainment is divided according to emotional and physical loads and age of visitors. The park presents 48 attractions, for fans of adrenaline, 12 variants and various sports and theatrical events are singled out.
- The main street of the park - Grand Avenue - is the connecting link of all kinds of recreation. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops. Along the lane there are also picnic places.
In addition, the park has tennis, paintball and football courts. Periodically conduct spontaneous theatrical performances and pantomimes, athletic competitions in athletics, triathlon and canoeing. Especially noteworthy is the Teleferico cable car , which starts in the center of Madrid on the Paseo del Pintor Rosales near the Parque del Oeste and drives you through the entire Casa de Campo park. At its final stop, an observation deck is arranged, several telescopes are installed. All interested persons are offered to admire the view of the city and buy a return ticket.
How to get?
The entrance to the Casa de Campo park is free, but additional entertainment (zoo, amusement park, etc.) is paid separately. You can reach the park by public transport : by metro to Batan stations, Casa de Campo or Lago, and by bus - route No. 33 and No. 35. If desired, an experienced tourist can also take advantage of the popular service - car rental - and get on the coordinates . And do not forget about the cable car, the price of the question is € 4 one way. In the park, follow the signs.
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