Madrid is one of the largest cities in the world. Modern and cosmopolitan, the streets in Madrid offer shops, restaurants, museums and anything that travellers may want.  The capital of Spain is still a very open city and its famous night activity has not lost its vitality. The monumental offer and museums found in the Community of Madrid is as big as the many metres that its well-known museums in the "Paseo del Arte" have.

The monuments of the capital are also a point of reference. In addition to shops and gastronomy, a stay in Madrid would never be completed unless travellers visit spots such as the Puerta de Alcalá or the Fuente de la Cibeles. The Community of Madrid is a perfect destination where travellers can find tourism, culture, recreational activities and, of course, the green nature seen in its parks and natural areas.

Madrid is also trying its best to show is can be a green city.  It is a city completely committed to the environment and has over 21,000 hectares of green areas. It is a challenge that Madrid seems to be handling just fine.

Famous parks such as the Monte de El Pardo and the Casa de Campo are today very important places to enjoy from a quiet walk or a playful morning in Madrid. In the interior of the city, travellers can find the real urban green areas such as the gardens in El Parque del Buen Retiro, the Oeste park and the Dehesa de la Villa, and of course the main avenues of the city which are some of the most tree-covered in Europe.

We can also see that only a couple of kilometres away from the capital, we can also find greater green areas in Madrid. Here is where travellers will find the main natural attractions that are perfect for escapades and visits during a stay in the region. The perfect option to visit this area is to rent a car or get information on the routes of urban transportation.

The magical lagoons on the south, near Chinchón –with a typical Medieval Main Square which is worth visiting- or the Hayedo de Montejo lead travellers to urban adventures full of green nature. Another must-see in Madrid includes the Cumbre, Circo y las Lagunas de Peñalara Nature Park in the Guadarrama Mountain Chain.

All of these areas allow travellers to see a different side of Madrid and also many charming towns in the surroundings. Talamanca de Jarama, Buitrago de Lozoya, San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Miraflores de la Sierra, Montejo de la Sierra, Villarejo de Salvanés and many other towns in Madrid allow travellers to get to know the charming and green side of Madrid.

Romantic, natural, attractive… The green side of Madrid is now a new and ecological option for travellers to visit a unique destination.

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