What's Retiro like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Retiro, especially its restaurants and museums. Make sure that you enjoy this romantic neighbourhood's great shops. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Calle de Alcalá and Paseo del Prado. There's plenty more to see, including Glass Palace and El Retiro Park.
How to get to Retiro
Flying to:
- Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas), 6.8 mi (11 km) from Retiro
Getting to Retiro on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Sainz de Baranda Station
- Conde de Casal Station
- Ibiza Station
Things to see and do in and around Retiro
What to see in Retiro
- Glass Palace
- El Retiro Park
- Calle de Alcalá
- Paseo del Prado
- Velazquez Palace
Things to do in Retiro
- Royal Botanical Garden
- Prado Museum
- Paseo del Arte
- Naval Museum
- Cason del Buen Retiro
Other popular Retiro attractions
- Alfonso XII Monument
- Basilica of Nuestra Senora de Atocha
- Church of San Jeronimo El Real
- Monumento a los Caídos por España
- Jardines de Cecilio Rodríguez