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Park · Madri, Comunidade de Madri
Casa de Campo
Largest public park in Madri, with over 1,500 hectares of woodland to the west of the center. It has a lake with rowboats, trails, bike paths, the Parque de Atracciones and the Zoo Aquarium.
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About Casa de Campo
Casa de Campo began with Felipe II, who, when he moved the court to Madri, created a hunting estate linked to the palace. For centuries it was crown land. In 1931, with the Second Republic, the State handed the park over to the people of Madri, and since then it has been open to the public.
It covers more than 1,500 hectares, five times the area of New York's Central Park. The terrain is woodland, with trails, a botanical path and traces of the Civil War, when the park formed a front line. In 2010 it received protection as a Historic Site.
The lake, of Renaissance origin, has a pier with rowboats and restaurants around it. Inside the park are also the Parque de Atracciones and the Zoo Aquarium de Madri.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From two hours, for the lake and a walk, up to a full day if you include the Parque de Atracciones or the zoo.
Best time
In spring, from March to May, and in autumn, from September to November, the weather is usually good for walking.
How to get there
It is west of the centre, on the other side of the river Manzanares. The Lago station (metro line 10) brings you close to the lake. For the zoo and the Parque de Atracciones, the station is Casa de Campo (lines 5 and 10).
Tip
The park is very large: choose one area, such as the lake, and take the metro to the nearest station. Bring water and sunscreen in the European summer. The Zoo Aquarium and the Parque de Atracciones charge separate entry and have their own opening hours; check before you go.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casa de Campo
How large is the Casa de Campo?
It has over 1,500 hectares and is the largest public park in Madri, about five times the size of New York's Central Park.
How do you get to the lake?
Lago station on metro line 10 is a few minutes on foot from the lake and the boat dock.
What is there for children?
The Parque de Atracciones, with rides, and the Zoo Aquarium are located inside the Casa de Campo, with their own tickets and opening hours.