{"id":21170,"date":"2018-12-06T08:11:24","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T07:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=21170"},"modified":"2020-05-22T14:43:24","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:43:24","slug":"green-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/green-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Madrid: 10 good reasons to visit it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Madrid is one of Europe\u2019s greenest and most beautiful capitals. Amongst gardens and artworks, eco-friendly accommodation and farmers market, there\u2019s plenty of reasons to go and visit it. Madrid can make you forget city\u2019s chaos and send you in another dimension, made of nature and tranquility. Do you not believe us? Make a trip there, then!<\/h4>\n

Madrid<\/strong> is everything that you can desire from a big European capital<\/strong>: art, history, sport, free time, food and a lot of greenery. The city offers more than 250.000 hectares<\/strong> of green areas<\/strong> where you can try different activities or just relax. Moreover, you have the chance to make a boat ride<\/strong> or to look over the landscapes form the cable car. If you are planning a holiday<\/strong> in a wonderful European capital, but you have not decided which one yet, here\u2019s 10 good reasons to visit Madrid<\/strong><\/em>!<\/p>\n

1. Visit its wonderful museums<\/h2>\n
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El Prado Museum, photo of Trevor Huxham on Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

To get to know the charm, the history, the art and the culture of a city like Madrid, you cannot pass up a tour in one of its many museums<\/strong>. In the Spanish capital, there are more than 40 museums: The most visited are El Prado<\/em> Museum<\/a>, the Reina Sofia<\/em> National Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza<\/strong>. The museums of Madrid keep some universal masterpieces of artists like Goya, Picasso, Velasquez, Dal\u00ed (just to name some). Most likely, you will need more than one day to admire all the art<\/strong> kept in the city. Anyway, it will be enough to enter in one of the museums to feel the echo of centuries of history<\/strong>. Generally, you have to pay an entrance<\/strong> ticket, but if you go there just two hours before closure time, it\u2019s free<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

2. Discover the lively street markets<\/h2>\n
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San Miguel Market<\/div><\/div>\n

In Spain, markets<\/strong> as social gathering or touristic attraction places are always more common. In Madrid, there is a wide range of choices. There is the biggest Sunday market of the world<\/strong>, the flea market El Rastro<\/em>, and a vast number of food markets<\/strong> that are characterized by their style and the variety of delicacies. Amongst the most elegant and visited, stands out San Miguel Market<\/strong>. Here, you can find an incredible quantity of cooking specialties, also quite refined. It is definitely worth a trip also Anton Mart\u00edn Market<\/strong>, which offers biological and international restaurants, and San Fernando Market<\/strong>, in which every Sunday there are salsa lessons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3. Admire an extraordinary sunset from the Park of the West<\/h2>\n
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Debod Temple, photo of Paula Carrasco, on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

The Park of the West<\/strong> (Parque del Oeste<\/em>) is a true relaxing park. This beautiful park is near the Manzanares River and inside hosts the Debod Temple, an authentic Egyptian temple<\/strong>, and the walking path dedicated to Rosales, the painter. Before the night falls, this place turns into a magical terrace over the park<\/strong>, from where you can marvel at the most beautiful sunsets<\/strong> of the city. During the day, you can spot in the park many birds species, in particular, you can see many bright green parrots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

4. Go on a rowboat in the green Buen Retiro Park<\/h2>\n
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Buen Retiro Park, photo by Sara Riano on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

The Buen Retiro<\/em> Park<\/strong> is one of the most visited by the inhabitants of Madrid. Mostly in sunny days. Here, you can try many open-air activities<\/strong>, such as walks, sports or even rowboat rides<\/strong>. Just in front of the monument dedicated to Alfonso XII, there is a small lake<\/strong> full of fishes and navigable. Those who don\u2019t want to row must not worry: the lake is navigable<\/strong> also with a special silent and ecological boat, fueled through solar panels<\/strong>. After all, every Spanish park<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is worth a visit.<\/p>\n

5. Get to know the incredible variety of plants in Botanic Garden<\/h2>\n
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Botanic Garden, photo by Elena Merlika on Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

Very close to Buen Retiro<\/em> Park, there is the fascinating Madrid\u2019s Botanic Garden<\/strong>. Inside, you can find more than 30.000 different plants<\/strong> from all over the world. Venturing in this \u201cforest\u201d, you can find many aromatic and medicinal plants<\/strong>, roses of every color and shade and even secular trees<\/strong>, such as a giant sequoia. Inside the greenhouses, you can see plants and trees from temperate, tropical<\/strong> and desert climate areas. The entrance fee<\/strong> is about 4 euros.<\/p>\n

6. Look over the city from the thrilling cable car<\/h2>\n
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Madrid’s cable car, photo by Salvatore Cicero<\/div><\/div>\n

The cable car of Madrid<\/strong>, known as telef\u00e9rico<\/em>, is located in the suburbs of the Spanish capital. This 100% ecological means of transport gives the thrill and the pleasure of discover the city from above<\/strong>. The adventure begins from Paseo del Pintor Rosales<\/em><\/strong> and ends at Casa de Campo<\/em>. You can admire many beautiful landscapes<\/strong> along this extraordinary path: the Park of the West\u2019s rose garden<\/strong>, the train station of Pr\u00edncipe P\u00edo, the church of San Antonio de la Florida, the Manzanares River and the square of los Pasos Perdidos<\/em><\/strong> of the Casa de Campo<\/em>. Both at the beginning and the end of the park, there are bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n

7. Walking on the magical literary streets of Barrio de las Letras<\/h2>\n
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Barrio de las Letras, photo by Javier S\u00e1nchez Salcedo, on Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

Barrio de las Letras<\/em><\/strong>, in English \u201cNeighborhood of Literature\u201d, takes its name from the Golden Century of Spanish Literature<\/strong>, when the most important writer lived in the city. Located between Calle Atocha, Paseo del Prado, Carrera de San Jeronimo <\/em>and Calle Cruz<\/em>, the most particular feature of this neighborhood is in the streets. On the pavements, you can find many golden writings<\/strong> quoting<\/strong> famous Spanish writers. All around there are squares and picturesque historical palaces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

8. Biking in Casa de Campo along Manzanares River<\/h2>\n
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Manzanares, photo by Manel, on Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

Manzanares River<\/strong> crosses the capital, flowing also inside Casa de Campo<\/em>, the largest urban park in Madrid and Europe<\/strong>. Once, it was a private forest and the king\u2019s hunting reserve, today, it\u2019s the perfect place for bike-lovers. The one near the Manzanares is tourists and inhabitants\u2019 favorite biking path. During the relaxing ride<\/strong>, you can spot many trees and attractions, such as 12 stunning ornamental fountains<\/strong>. Those who want to discover the history and all the paths of these places, can book guided tours<\/strong> easily from the website.<\/p>\n

9. Discover Madrid thanks to one of the many eco-friendly means of transport<\/h2>\n
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Car sharing with 100% electric cars, photo by Salvatore Cicero<\/div><\/div>\n

You can move around Madrid<\/strong> in many eco-friendly ways: The city administration focuses on the protection of its citizens\u2019 health. Since January 1st, 2018, for example, all the new taxis must be ecological, electric or hybrid<\/strong>. That is not the only new measure. Citizens can already benefit from the various car and scooter sharing<\/strong> spread around the city. Every means of these points is 100% ecological<\/strong>. Moreover, those who don\u2019t want to tire too much while visiting the center\u2019s streets, can always rent electric bikes and also kick scooters<\/strong>. A true green revolution in the city\u2019s mobility that improves the air quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

10. Try the tasty specialties of the Spanish Cuisine<\/h2>\n
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Churros, photo by Huib Scholten, on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Madrid offers various culinary delicacies<\/strong> and it\u2019s not difficult to find cheap<\/strong> restaurants. In every corner of the city, you have the chance of tasting many typical dishes<\/strong>: fish or vegetables empanadas<\/em><\/strong>, cocido madrile\u00f1o<\/em>, tapas<\/em><\/strong>, squid bocadillos<\/em>, gazpacho andaluso<\/em> and many more! To those who don\u2019t want to miss a delicious sweet breakfast<\/strong>, we suggest to try the famous churros<\/em><\/strong> with a cup of hot melted chocolate.<\/p>\n

Sleep green in Madrid<\/h2>\n

In the end, it\u2019s not difficult to sleep eco-friendly<\/strong> in Madrid. In the Spanish capital, there are some eco-friendly hotels<\/strong><\/a>: From design hostels focused on sustainability, to flats built according to the principles of bio-architecture, which reduce water and energy use and waste.<\/p>\n

Do you think a trip to Madrid will be worth it?<\/p>\n

Cover Image: Madrid, station of Atocha, photo by Mindaugas Petrutis on Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n

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