7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Madrid, Spain

  1. Day 1: Parque del Retiro
    20 minutes (4.3 km) from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

    Explore the 125-hectare park with boating lakes, rose gardens and the famous Crystal Palace.

  2. Day 2: Madrid Río Park
    30 minutes (6.2 km) from Parque del Retiro

    Walk, bike or rollerblade along the 10-km park that follows the Manzanares River with playgrounds, urban beaches and a cable car.

  3. Day 3: La Pedriza
    1 hour 30 minutes (42.1 km) from Madrid Río Park

    Hike in the stunning granite mountains of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park with picnic areas and swimming spots.

  4. Day 4: Casa de Campo
    1 hour 20 minutes (21.4 km) from La Pedriza

    Explore the largest park in Madrid with a zoo, amusement park, lake for rowing and kayaking and a cable car.

  5. Day 5: Cabañeros National Park
    3 hours (170 km) from Casa de Campo

    Discover the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean forest and grasslands, hike, bike and kayak in the Tagus River.

  6. Day 6: Pantano de San Juan
    1 hour 20 minutes (77.2 km) from Cabañeros National Park

    Relax in the natural reservoir with crystal-clear water, white sandy beaches and water sports activities.

  7. Day 7: El Escorial
    1 hour (51.2 km) from Pantano de San Juan

    Visit the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial with its impressive monastery, basilica, palace, library and pantheon.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Parque del Retiro (2 hours, free)
  • Madrid Río Park (3 hours, free)
  • La Pedriza (4 hours, free)
  • Casa de Campo (4 hours, free)
  • Cabañeros National Park (8 hours, €18)
  • Pantano de San Juan (6 hours, free)
  • El Escorial (6 hours, €13)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €31
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