Casa de Campo Park in Madrid

Casa de Campo Park is a Mannerist-styled public park, garden and lake in Madrid and one of the largest parks in the city. It has been noted for its historical and cultural significance, as well as for having numerous attractions, including an amusement park and zoo, within the park.

Although the facilities have urban advancements, the natural beauty of the area continues to shine through, with exhibition spaces, the Madrid Pavillion and more to accentuate it. Among pines, oaks, ashes, elms and many other majestic trees surrounding the areas of the park, there’s a bit of respite to be found beside every playful venue.

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What are the highlights of Casa de Campo Park in Madrid?

Among the highlights of Casa de Campo Park is the Parque de Atracciones de Madrid, which includes a rollercoaster, a carousel, pony rides and a maze. The Madrid Arena services several types of sports, including cycling and hiking. The Venta de Batan is a traditional area for bulls to be kept prior to their bullfighting and competing days at Las Ventas Bullring.

The Madrid Zoo is home to over 3,000 animals from all continents, and an aquarium with a dolphin tank too. All around the park are indoor and outdoor playgrounds for children and giochi d’acqua, or hidden jet sprays, ready to surprise unsuspecting passersby.

What else is good to know about Casa de Campo Park in Madrid?

Casa de Campo Park can be found west of the middle of Madrid past the River Manzanares, along Madrid Rio. Across the river beside the Principe Pio metro station lies the park’s entrance, and you can take metro lines 5 and 10 at the Casa de Campo, Lago, or Batan stations to access it.

Casa de Campo Park is connected to the Parque del Oeste via a gondola lift, or Teleferico de Madrid. By the gondola is a restaurant with a scenic view of Madrid, and other nearby areas of interest include the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Egyptian temple of Debod.

Location: P.º de la Prta del Ángel, 1, 28011 Madrid, Spain

Phone: +34 915 29 82 10

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