Real Jardín Botánico Concerts

Absolutely lovely! We went on a Tuesday. Between 10 am and 2 pm the garden is free to enter, which makes it busy. We went counterclockwise, which usually means you miss most of the crowd (a tried and true tip from people who do Disneyland!). When we left at 12:30 pm there was an enormous line.

I can only imagine how much more beautiful this garden is in the spring and summer. I came at the end of winter, so most things were dead, but this is a thoughtfully laid out garden. There are plants from all over the world, and dedicated sections to particular kinds of plants, like olive trees and a bonsai collection. There is also a pavilion, cafe, and shop, but they all are undergoing renovations. There are a few benches to sit, and a small sensory area for kids to learn about different plants. Worth the visit.

A beautiful garden, relatively small in size (many times smaller than Retiro and tens of times smaller than the botanical garden in London). Long queues at the entrance. There are always problems with the website to buy tickets online. There are not many places to sit and relax inside. During the last visit, the only cafe was closed, as was the gift shop. In general, it is worth going there once a season.

The royal botanical garden (Real Jardín Botánico) in Madrid is a delightful place to spend time strolling the various terraces and observing the plant life. Even on a hot summer day in August, the temperature is cooler in the royal garden where placards indicate what type of plants and trees there are. There was a walkway with bonsai trees as well that worth strolling along. It’s easy to spend a long time here walking about or else sitting down on a bench. Either way, the royal botanical garden is a serene oasis in the city center. Entrance was €4 for general admission.

I visited in October. The garden is amazing and has abundance of many different plants. You can buy the tickets at the entrance or online (as far as I know there is no difference in the price). Totally worth it. You have to plan one or two hours so that you have enough time to see and enjoy everything.