{"id":6791,"date":"2018-03-20T10:34:12","date_gmt":"2018-03-20T09:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/?p=6791"},"modified":"2019-08-27T12:29:08","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T10:29:08","slug":"where-picnic-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/where-picnic-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Have a Picnic in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\"><strong>Going on a picnic<\/strong> and eating outside with nature and taking advantage of the good weather is one of the best things to do in the city. If you have decided to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/yearly-rental?order-by=availablelowestprice&amp;price-to=3550&amp;surface-to=136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>move to Madrid<\/strong><\/a>, there are several perfect places to make these trips to eat or snack while sitting in the field, admiring the landscape, and enjoying the tranquility that it offers us. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ShMadrid<\/strong><\/a> article, we want to discover some of the <strong>best places to have a picnic in Madrid<\/strong> so you can enjoy the spring and summer to the fullest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/top-3-parks-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Of The Best Parks In Madrid<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/where-picnic-madrid\/#buen-retiro-park\" title=\"Buen Retiro Park\">Buen Retiro Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/where-picnic-madrid\/#bosque-de-la-herreria\" title=\"Bosque de la Herrer\u00eda\">Bosque de la Herrer\u00eda<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/where-picnic-madrid\/#la-casa-de-campo\" title=\"La Casa de Campo\">La Casa de Campo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/where-picnic-madrid\/#parque-del-cerro-del-tio-pio\" title=\"Parque del Cerro del T\u00edo P\u00edo\">Parque del Cerro del T\u00edo P\u00edo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"buen-retiro-park\"><\/span>Buen Retiro Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6793\" style=\"width: 321px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/madrid-2384099__480.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6793\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/madrid-2384099__480-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"lake at buen retiro park in madrid with clouds\" width=\"311\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">Literally &#8220;<strong>Park of the Pleasant Retreat<\/strong>,&#8221; it is a popular place for people to stroll through and sit when spending a night out. Among its 350 acres, it is not difficult to find the ideal place to settle and enjoy your picnic. Established in 1680, there are several perfect spots to sit, one of them being around the <strong>Crystal Palace<\/strong>, where you can admire this beautiful building and its lake surrounded by vegetation while you relax. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">Another great place to go is the <strong>Retiro pond<\/strong>, where people can enjoy their boat ride, located in one of the most known, visited, and photographed places in the whole park. There are also beautiful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/discover-museo-cerralbo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sculptures and monuments<\/a><\/strong>, most notably the<strong> memorial to\u00a0<\/strong><b>Alfonso XII,\u00a0<\/b>completed in 1902.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en\">You can get to <strong>Buen Retiro Park<\/strong> via Line 2 of the Madrid metro to the Retiro stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bosque-de-la-herreria\"><\/span>Bosque de la Herrer\u00eda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6794\" style=\"width: 333px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/4437081927_4a93460299_o.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6794\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/4437081927_4a93460299_o-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"trees with no leaves in snowy winter\" width=\"323\" height=\"215\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by Jexweber.fotos via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">Outside the city, near the <a href=\"https:\/\/sanlorenzoturismo.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial<\/strong><\/a>, there is <strong>Herrer\u00eda forest<\/strong>, a unique natural setting of 497 hectares for walking or having a picnic while you get lost in nature; even in wintertime, it is gorgeous. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">This area has a picnic area with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/killer-trees-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pine trees<\/a><\/strong>, tables, wooden benches and car parking, making it very convenient. Managed and protected by the <strong>National Heritage, <\/strong>the &#8220;Blacksmith Forest,&#8221; as it is translated as was listed as a Picturesque Landscape in 1961 and is included in the <strong>Natura 2000 Network as a Site of Community Importance<\/strong> and a protected habitat for birds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">The <strong>Bosque de la Herrer\u00eda<\/strong> is one of the most beautiful natural areas in Madrid and its tranquility and natural beauty make it one of the best places to have a picnic. It is located in the municipalities of <strong>San Lorenzo de El Escorial<\/strong> and <strong>Villa de El Escorial<\/strong> or via the M-505 highway by car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"la-casa-de-campo\"><\/span>La Casa de Campo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6795\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/4626293110_f6d443aa97_c.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6795\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6795 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/4626293110_f6d443aa97_c-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"trees at la casa de campo park in madrid\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by Roller Coaster Philosophy via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">Since its opening in 1931,\u00a0<strong>La Casa de Campo<\/strong>, &#8220;Country House,&#8221; is the largest park in Madrid at 1,722 hectares with the numerous picnic tables available for people, making it the perfect place to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/5-best-day-trips-from-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spend a quiet day or evening<\/a><\/strong> eating outdoors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">Families will spend hours in the park, enjoying the nice weather and looking at wildlife that is seen around the\u00a0park such as deer, rabbits, and various birds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">Formerly a hunting estate, the park features access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parquedeatracciones.es\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Parque de Atracciones<\/b><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomadrid.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Madrid Zoo and Aquarium<\/strong><\/a>, and <strong>Madrid Arena<\/strong>.\u00e7<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\"> The park also has a gondola lift that connects <strong>Casa de Campo<\/strong> with <strong>Parque del Oeste<\/strong> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ifema.es\/Institucional_01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>IFEMA fairgrounds<\/strong><\/a>. To get to this sprawling setting, take Line 5 of the Madrid Metro to the <strong>Casa de Campo<\/strong> stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/buen-retiro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lose yourself in Buen Retiro Park<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"parque-del-cerro-del-tio-pio\"><\/span>Parque del Cerro del T\u00edo P\u00edo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6796\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1408863307_6245814de9_c.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6796\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6796 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1408863307_6245814de9_c-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cerro del T\u00edo P\u00edo Park at night\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by horitzons inesperats via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">Jokingly known as the park of the seven tits (because of the seven-pointed hills), the <strong>Cerro del T\u00edo P\u00edo Park<\/strong> has probably the best views of the city. Formed by those seven hills <strong>ideal for picnics and other outdoor activities<\/strong>, it is also an idyllic place to spend a romantic evening. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"en\">At <strong>T\u00edo P\u00edo<\/strong>, you can <strong>enjoy a picnic<\/strong> while you gaze out from the spectacular views of the capital that it offers, ideal also to see the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shmadrid.com\/blog\/en\/best-place-to-watch-the-sunset-in-madrid-temple-of-debod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Madrid sunset<\/a><\/strong>. With a size of 159.745 m\u00b2 distributed among the seven hills that makes it up, it is not difficult to find a place to enjoy. You can get here by walking 10 minutes from the Portazgo stop through Line 1 of the Madrid Metro.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container tw-nfl\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-ta tw-text-small\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span lang=\"en\">Where do you like to go for your picnic?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-center kksr-disabled\"\n    data-id=\"6791\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 125px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 20px; height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            vote        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going on a picnic and eating outside with nature and taking advantage of the good weather is one of the best things to do in the city. 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