Madrid: Roaming in Early Spring

As the capital of Spain, Madrid is one of the most populous cities in its country. The summer in this city is hot and dry while the temperature in winters keeps at approximately seven Celsius. Therefore, its weather is much amicable in spring and autumn. Everything in nature now is coming back to life in every corner of Madrid this March. Let's go and explore the unique vibe of Madrid in early spring!

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Parque Quinta de los Molinos in Madrid is a famous park for viewing apricot blossoms. There are more than 7,000 apricot trees and the flowers would blossom every March. Therefore, it is now a perfect time for blossoming views. The apricot blossoms have a rather short flowering period and please make sure you go there at the right time if you plan to view the flowers. Besides the flowers, you can also just roam in the park and truly feel the early spring vibe.

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Parque del Retiro is a large park in the city, which was built in the 17th century. Located in the center of the city, the park is home to more than 15,000 plants, including a Mexican conifer planted in 1633, the oldest tree in Madrid. It is also a "natural oxygen bar". Strolling through the park's trails and admiring the gardens are great choices for visitors to relax in early spring.

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La Casa de Campo in the suburb of Madrid was once the hunting grounds for the Spanish royal family with an area of 1,700 hectares approximately, and its vegetation mainly consists of oak and pine trees. It is now one of the largest urban parks in the world. If you want to have a hike or camping in the early spring, this is the place to go.