Many an afternoon spent in one of the small cafes or on the lake. It was actually within the park itself that I came up with the idea of a website showing off the best of Madrid to visitors who speak English. Kind of an undercover reporter. The truth is that Retiro really gets the creative ideas flowing. I just wonder how many famous people found their inspiration there???

I have a detailed article on my thoughts about retiro here: http://www.madrid-guide-spain.com/retiro.html