Beautiful Parks of Madrid: La Rosaleda at Parque del Oeste

June 3, 2019
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Retiro may be the most famous park of Madrid but it's not the only one worth visiting. Madrid boasts a number of amazing parks such as Parque del Oeste (Park of the West), a hidden gem near the bustling Princesa street. This park contains a real Egyptian temple, the famous Templo de Debod-, an aerial cable car giving access to the huge Casa de Campo park and a pleasant promenade.
rosaleda rose garden show madrid parque oeste west park beautiful moncloa spain flower
rosaleda rose garden show madrid parque oeste west park beautiful moncloa spain flower
The best kept secret of Parque del Oeste is a beautiful rose garden -la rosaleda- which hosts every spring an international rose show. It's like the Spanish version of the Chelsea Flower Show in London.

Designed in 1955 by Ramón Ortiz, Madrid’s head gardener, the Rosaleda occupies a surface area of 32,000 m2. Around 600 different varieties of modern rosebushes are grown. In 2006, it won the Garden Excellence Award granted by the World Federation of Rose Societies, recognizing it as one of the exceptional rose gardens in the world.

After four years in Madrid, this was my first time at la Rosaleda and now I wonder, why didn't I go before? From the moment I arrived, the place took my breath away. There was a sea of colors in sight and the wonderful smell of roses took over me. I thought I was in heaven. I never wanted to leave...
rosaleda rose garden show madrid parque oeste west park beautiful moncloa spain flower
rosaleda rose garden show madrid parque oeste west park beautiful moncloa spain flower
rosaleda rose garden show madrid parque oeste west park beautiful moncloa spain flower
If you like flowers, I highly recommend you go to Parque del Oeste. Right now the roses are in bloom so strolling around the park at golden hour is the perfect plan to add to your Madrid itinerary. Plus, entrance is free!

If you have time, take the aerial cable car for the most spectacular views of Madrid!
rosaleda rose garden show madrid parque oeste west park beautiful moncloa spain flower
rosaleda rose garden show madrid parque oeste west park beautiful moncloa spain flower
rosaleda rose garden show madrid parque oeste west park beautiful moncloa spain flower
rosaleda rose garden show madrid parque oeste west park beautiful moncloa spain flower
PARK INFO
Adress: Calle Rosaleda, 1 Madrid - Google Maps
Barrio / District: Casa de Campo / Moncloa-Aravaca
Phone: +34915489512
Opening times:
Nov 1 - March 1: 10 am to 6 pm
March 2 - April 15: 10 am to 7 pm
April 16 - Sept 15: 10 am to 9 pm
Sept 16 - Oct 31: 10 am to 7 pm

Do you like visiting parks when you travel? If you do, I recommend you read the following posts:
El Capricho
Secret Places in Madrid
Preppy in Retiro Park
What to do in Madrid this Spring
The Most Instagrammable Places in Madrid

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30 comments

  1. Such beautiful flowers! Love your outfit too!

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  2. You look as lovely as the day, carina! And, I love love the heels!

    Aww you are so gorgeous, dear! And I love the dramatic waves...

    Marie
    The Flower Duet

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  3. Thank you for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/06/pop-art-i-dont-get-it.html

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  4. The flowers there are beautiful! Looks like a place we would enjoy visiting.

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  5. My husband and I went to Madrid for part of our honeymoon, but we didn't get to see any parks. I definitely want to go back!

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  6. Kelleyn RothaermelJune 4, 2019 at 5:34 AM

    A gorgeous park! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. What a lovely park! the flowers are beautiful and I really like your dress. Your bag is a fun touch of colour with it :)


    Hope that your week is off to a good start! So cold here, winter has definitely arrived!

    Away From Blue

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  8. http://ladyfi.wordpress.comJune 4, 2019 at 6:09 PM

    Just gorgeous!

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  9. Oh how pretty. I love finding little gems like these!!

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  10. Clair Mozingo CookJune 4, 2019 at 6:56 PM

    Loving your entire outfit and this park is beautiful!

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  11. Wow those roses are just beautiful! I love going to gardens to get ideas for my yard!

    http://www.ruthyannie.com

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  12. So beautiful. I am jealous :)








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  13. Rose gardens are a piece of heaven!

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  14. Such awesome flowers in this fantastic garden!

    I'm so glad you are a part of 'My Corner of the World' this week!
    My Corner of the World

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  15. Lovely, colorful flowers you got there dear! Perfect for photo shoot indeed.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  16. Such gorgeous photos! The flowers look so bright & beautiful

    michellespaige.com

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  17. Oh wow, the rose gardens are beautiful! I want to try and grow Knockout roses where I live, due to the climate. What a stunning park! You look lovely in your navy dress and white shawl.
    thanks for linking!
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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  18. You definitely must come back! What other places did you visit on your honeymoon?

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  19. Me too! Don't they make you happy?

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  20. Barcelona, Montserrat, Segovia... it was so long ago I can't remember our day trips... and a sea town with a Monet exhibit.

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  21. You are so lucky to have a yard, Ruth!

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  22. All of them are beautiful places! I hope you can come back to Spain some day

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