Unfortunately with Madrids lack of rainfall, trying to pull off a French garden is virtually impossible. More

A nice walk around when the weather is good, some great views onto the the palace. More

The gardens may not be the most impressive I´ve seen but the location makes them one of the most glorious settings in the city. More

A tranquil and beautiful place to make a mid-day break after visiting the Royal Palace. More

Beside the Palacio Real are the Sabatini Gardens. Francesco Sabatini was the court architect and he designed these gardens, as well as the Palacio Real. His origin was Italy. The gardens were built much later (1933) than the palace, built in the 18th century. The style of this garden is neoclassic and the designs are very symmetrical with fountains, trees,... More

The Sabatini Gardens are right next to the Royal Palace. They are neither as impressive nor as lovely as the formal gardens of the Retiro park. What they do have is short, maze like hedge rows. And this is why the kids love them. The gardeners have cut small entries in so that the rows can be maintained. They are... More