To the east of central Madrid, Parque del Buen Retiro (El Retiro Park) can be translated as ... stop and smell the roses in the Rosaleda (Rose Garden), which boasts more than 4,000 roses; May ...
If navigating the nearly 5-acre park seems overwhelming, volunteers lead daily free tours at 1 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend. Meet the guide at the Rose Garden store 10 minutes prior.