34 x Places to Relax in Madrid

Looking for peaceful spots to escape and relax from Madrid’s bustling streets? Our Spotters have discovered the best local places for you to relax. Discover Principe de Anglona Palace Garden, a calm oasis in the heart of the city. Or watch the sunset at Parque de las 7 Tetas. Explore these and many more local gems for a relaxing day out in the city.

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Plaza de Colón

Julia and a one-legged man

Plaza de Colón"in Madrid doesn't just feature Christopher Columbus' statue — find the towering, serene Julia and the statue of 'half-man' Blas de Lezo.

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Andrea

Roberts

Nov 17, 2025

Principe de Anglona Palace Gardens

Calm oasis

"Principe de Anglona Palace Gardens" in Madrid is a simple little garden with brick paths, history & a ton of charm. I love how peaceful it is...

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Andrea

Roberts

Nov 15, 2025

Plaza de la Paja

Historical Madrid

Calle Redondilla (bottom of the square to the left) has maybe the oldest standing building in Madrid at Number 10 - it's from the 15th century,

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Andrea

Roberts

Nov 10, 2025

Fallen Angel Fountain

Madrid’s satanic statue

The "Fallen Angel Fountain" in Madrid is a beautiful bronze statue of Lucifer. Spookily, this fountain stands exactly 666m above sea level...

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Andrea

Roberts

Nov 10, 2025

Espacio Fundación Telefónica

Vintage skyscraper

"Espacio Fundación Telefónica" is one of the places that make me happy to live in Madrid. Completed in 1929, it was Europe's first skyscraper...

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Andrea

Roberts

Nov 10, 2025

Estación de Chamberí

Historical ghost station

"Estación de Chamberí" in Madrid has been closed since the '60s -- now, it's a ghost metro station where visitor numbers are controlled, which I like.

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Andrea

Roberts

Nov 10, 2025

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