Mike's review
Visited 2026Casa de Campo was a royal hunting estate from the sixteenth century until the Second Republic opened it to Madrid in 1931. At 1,722 hectares, it is less a single landscaped park than a large piece of woodland with a lake, trails, sports areas, the zoo, and the amusement park spread across it.
Choose the Metro stop for the part you want. Lago is the easiest entry for the lake and restaurants. Batán is closer to the amusement park, while Casa de Campo is useful for the zoo side. The Teleférico used to provide the scenic arrival, but the old system is closed and being rebuilt. For now, Metro is the dependable way in.
From the source
Madrid’s 1,722-hectare former royal hunting estate, opened to the public in 1931 and now home to woodland, a lake, trails, the zoo, and the amusement park.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
When to visit
Hours
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Facilities inside the park, like the environmental center, zoo, and sports/boating facilities, keep their own separate schedules. Your own note about the cable car being effectively defunct in May 2026 is preserved in the review context.
Admission
Free
Booking
No booking needed
When to go
- Best: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Kiosk / snacks
- Basic restrooms
- Outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
- sun protection
- rain layer
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- Photos allowed
- Kid-friendly
- Stroller-friendly
- Pet-friendly
Inside Casa de Campo
In my guides
Where Casa de Campo comes up in my writing.
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