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Top 5 Family-friendly Attractions in Madrid - 2024
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Updated Apr 2024
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based on 56885 reviews"Originally the spiritual retreat of Spain’s ultimate power couple, Isabella and Ferdinand, Retiro evolved into a pleasure palace when the rather less devout Felipe IV wore the crown. Built by his valido (the equivalent of Prime Minister), the Conde Duque de Olivares, more than 20 buildings went up between 1630 and 1660 to please the playboy king who enjoyed balls, theater and reenactments of naval battles performed on the park’s central lake. The Palacio de Velazquez is not the only Reina Sofía gallery nearby. Venture further south and you’ll come upon the Palacio de Cristal, a huge greenhouse built in 1887 to house flora brought over from the Philippines — then a Spanish colony. Sadly, at the time, Filipino natives were also brought over and forced to live in their “natural habitat” by the side of the ornamental pond outside. The dark history of this human zoo was rightly exposed and condemned in a 2021 exhibition by Filipino artist, Kidlat Tahimik, held in the space."Madrid1.6km from downtownHighlights: Open to the public, there are major attractions including the Statue Avenue, the Crystal Palace, the artificial lake and more. The park covers an area of 118 hectares and has nearly 15,000 trees. It is one of the favorite places for locals to visit. It is especially lively on weekends. At that time, there will be various activities in the park. Dog classes, open-air concerts, etc., small vendors selling special souvenirs, gypsies holding crystal balls for divination, and street performers who “surprise” or “scare” tourists from time to time are also a beautiful scene. Retiro Park is a good place to relax your body and mind. You can sit on a bench in the park, or lie on the grass, bask in the sun, watch the little squirrels or pigeons play and watch the Spanish children playing in the grass. Have fun and enjoy some free time in Madrid. The statues on the Statue Avenue and the Statue Avenue in the Rose Garden Park are similar to the statues on the Oriental Plaza. They are all 20 emperors in Spanish history. The Rose Garden was designed and built by the chief designer of Retiro Park according to the design and construction of the Reed Rose Garden in the Bois de Boulogne Park in Paris. At that time, different varieties of roses collected from various botanical gardens in Europe were gathered here. Now there are more than 4,000 roses in the garden. When the roses bloom in May and June, the garden is full of fragrance. King Alfonso XII Monument and Artificial Lake The artificial lake in the center of Retiro Park is very popular. On one side of the lake stands the Monument to King Alfonso XII, about 32 meters high. The bronze statue of the twelfth century, the columns below it are arranged in a half-moon shape, which is very spectacular. There are bronze lion statues on both sides of the monument, which are lifelike and majestic. In the artificial lake, in addition to admiring the majestic King Alfonso XII Monument, you can also rent pedal boats to go boating on the lake, with black swans and teal ducks swimming by, which is very interesting. Crystal Palace and Velasquez House The Crystal Palace next to the artificial lake is one of the famous attractions in Retiro Park. This crystal clear glass house is currently open to the public as an exhibition hall like the nearby Velasquez House. Mainly used for art exhibitions.Show Less - 5.14.5/542 Review
based on 3131 reviews"I love this zoo so much! The tickets you bought are reasonable. So many different animals, some I have never seen before, like white tigers, dolphins etc. The variety of animal displays/shows are wonderful, but dolphins are just breathtaking! The dolphin show is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. I don't speak Spanish so I don't understand what people are saying but you don't need to speak Spanish to appreciate it. The aquarium is great, there are lots of different kinds of fish and then you can go to the big aquarium with lots of sharks. My whole holiday in Madrid was great but the zoo is the best so far. I 100% recommend you to come here"Madrid4.9km from downtownHighlights: Are you planning a journey to Madrid, Spain anytime in the near future? If so, you should take the time to see the Zoo Aquarium de Madrid. This zoo and aquarium first opened in 1770 and is one of the biggest in Spain. It is home to over 6000 animals of roughly 500 different species, including the rare large panda. You can enjoy a wide selection of activities and exhibits here, such as a petting zoo, an aviary, a dolphin exhibit, a train ride and a bus ride. If you get hungry, there are also multiple restaurants that you can choose from.Show Less - 4.24.4/538 ReviewFrom54.87
based on 2629 reviews"My family and I had a great trip to this amusement park. We went during non peak season so we got on all the rides pretty quick. The roller-coasters were exhilarating, and the giant swing gave you breath taking views of madrid and the mountains ⛰️ 👏 😀 My daughter loved the nickelodeon park. We got to meet and take pics with Spongebob and Sandy. The rides were pretty good for my 5 year old. Food was okay could be better. Def would recommend! #madrid #familytrip Pricing: 4/5 stars 🌟 Parking: 4/5 🌟 Food: 3/5 stars 🌟 Experience: 5/5 stars 🌟 Line Wait times: 5/5 stars 🌟"Madrid4km from downtownHighlights: Adventure into six fun activity zones at the Parque de Atracciones. Make your way through Grand Avenue and Nature Park for water rides, puppet theaters and places to eat. Little ones can ride real horses and a carousel in the Infantil and Tranquility areas. Older children can enter a house of horrors and go on more rides, including Fantasy, Launch Pad and Top Spin as well as El Abismo and El Tornado roller coasters, at Maquinismo and Virtual World. The family friendly theme park also features a 4D cinema and indoor paintball.Show Less - 4.04.3/531 ReviewFrom45.8based on 1281 reviews"The area of Madrid Ecological Park is larger than expected. There are not many tourists. The scenery is quite good. When the blue sky and white clouds are added, the weather is particularly good. It also adds points to the ecological park. There are many green plants and many birds and other animals."Madrid8.2km from downtownHighlights: Use all your senses to experience different ecosystems. Walk through the tropical jungle, feel the humidity and tropical storms, and see all kinds of wonderful creatures that inhabit it. Get an up-close look at a variety of animals from the polar regions frolicking in the ice and water. You can also enter the volcano, or observe the every move of the nocturnal animals. In the vast space of 140,000 square meters, you will see amazing animals and plants.Show Less
- 4.04.1/516 Reviewbased on 597 reviews"Walking here when you have time is a good choice!"Madrid2.9km from downtownHighlights: The museum preserves important Spanish natural history specimens. During the 250 years of existence of the museum, 8 million animal and plant specimens have been preserved here. A window into the animal kingdom, from small insects to the skeletons of larger animals. It houses all the taxidermy of animals, a taxidermy elephant hunted by Alonso VIII in the early 20th century AD, and an eight-meter-long giant squid caught on the seaside of Asturiana. This one is a surprise to many families who come to visit the museum.Show Less
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What are some Family-friendly Attractions in Madrid?
Some Family-friendly Attractions in Madrid include:El Retiro Park|Zoo Aquarium de Madrid|Parque de Atracciones|Faunia|National Museum of Natural Sciences
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Madrid?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Madrid include:El Retiro Park:4.5|Zoo Aquarium de Madrid:4.5|Parque de Atracciones:4.4|Faunia:4.3|National Museum of Natural Sciences:4.1
At what locations in Madrid can Family-friendly Attractions in Madrid be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in Madrid are mainly located in:El Retiro Park:Madrid|Zoo Aquarium de Madrid:Madrid|Parque de Atracciones:Madrid|Faunia:Madrid|National Museum of Natural Sciences:Madrid
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