Relaxing 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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29 Hidden Gems

Plaza de Olavide

My favourite Madrid square

"Plaza de Olavide" is one of most laid-back squares you'll find in Madrid, and a place I like spending some time with friends without spending a fortune.

Bars

Relaxing

Restaurants

Andrea

Roberts

Apr 11, 2025

Matadero Madrid

Historic and Contemporary

Today at Matadero there are a whole host of events and exhibitions, offered all year round, highlighting the visual arts, fashion, design, film, and music.

Art & culture

Cinema

Coffee & tea

Relaxing

Snacks

Catherine

Driver

Apr 4, 2025

Brownie Coffee

The garden of your dreams

Hidden in Madrid’s Salamanca district, Brownie’s café offers a Parisian-style courtyard, specialty coffee by Hola Coffee, and a cozy mix of fashion and flavors.

Coffee & tea

Relaxing

Shopping

Elena

Quintero

Apr 4, 2025

Plaza de los Carros

The heart of La Latina

"Plaza de los Carros" in La Latina, Madrid is a great meeting point with a beautiful fountain and lots of sun. Come and enjoy the quiet surroundings...

Relaxing

Daniel

Ramirez-Escudero

Apr 3, 2025

Club de Campo Villa de Madrid

Golf, horses & more

"Club de Campo Villa de Madrid" is a sports club specialised in horse riding and other sports like golf, tennis, polo etc. I love seeing the horses here...

Bars

Coffee & tea

Relaxing

María José

Morr

Apr 3, 2025

Madrid Río

A range of possibilities for everyone

"Madrid Río" is the best part of living close to the river - it's a huge, beautiful park where I always find many different options of activities...

Relaxing

Elena

Quintero

Apr 3, 2025

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Relaxing in Madrid

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Relaxing

Catherine

Andrea

You?

María José

Cesar

Álvaro

Daniel

Elena

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Catherine

Andrea

You?

María José

Cesar

Álvaro

Daniel

Elena

Plaza de Olavide

My favourite Madrid square

Andrea

Roberts

Matadero Madrid

Historic and Contemporary

Catherine

Driver

Brownie Coffee

The garden of your dreams

Elena

Quintero

Plaza de los Carros

The heart of La Latina

Daniel

Ramirez-Escudero

Club de Campo Villa de Madrid

Golf, horses & more

María José

Morr

Madrid Río

A range of possibilities for everyone

Elena

Quintero

Heading to Relaxing?

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