5 RUNS YOU HAVE TO DO IF YOU COME TO MADRID

5 RUNS YOU HAVE TO DO IF YOU COME TO MADRID

1

- RETIRO PARK - 

Before your run you need to know...

The full loop is around 5km
The lake loop is perfect to cool down
Ideal place to run in the city: lots of trees, shadow for the sunny days, fountains...


+ El Retiro is very close to the Puerta de Alcalá and to the Prado Museum
+ The major walkways are ideal for families, bikers,and roadbladers 
+ The Park also features an annual Book Fair

*SECRET :
Done running? 
YOU CAN RENT A BOAT in the Retiro Park Lake an have a romantic date with your "chica" / " chico" :)


Want more info? 

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buen_Retiro_Park
• http://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information/estanque-grande-de-el-retiro

THIS IS THE ALTITTUDE OF THE 5KM LOOP

DIFFICULTY: EASY

Check my activity in STRAVA:
https://www.strava.com/activities/669821746

2

- CASA DE CAMPO -

I run here a couple of days ago. I highly reccomend to GET LOST

Go explore the trails and have fun!

Check my activity in STRAVA

https://www.strava.com/activities/671041145

DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM

Before your run you need to know...
The full loop is 17 km

+ Perfect for place for road and BTT bikers too! 
+ You can rent a canoe and a boat! 
+ Inside are the Madrid's ZOO and the FUN PARK
+ Around the lake there are tennis courts,a jogging track, a municipal swimming pool, and a cycling track

Want more info or learn more about the CASA DE CAMPO?

• https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_de_Campo

Look at ALL the trails you can discover!

*SECRETS:

+ There are nice restaurants to eat tapas around the lake

+ From the teleferic there is a nice view of the city (specially THE ROYAL PALACE AND THE CATHEDRAL "LA ALMUDENA")

+ There is a triathlon every year and all the pros come!

 3 

- MADRID RIO - 

Check my activity in STRAVA: 

https://www.strava.com/activities/464127557

DIFFICULTY: EASY

Want to see some reviews and photos? :)

JUST GO TO THIS LINKS 

• Madrid Río in Madrid: 57 reviews and 234 photos - Minubehttp://www.minube.net/place/madrid-rio--a352411

• Madrid Río - 22 Reviews & 97 Photos - Parks - Arganzuela - Madrid ...https://www.yelp.com/biz/madrid-r%C3%ADo-madrid-2

ARE YOU A ATLETICO DE MADRID FAN?

DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY ATLETICO'S STADIUM, VICENTE CALDERON!

4

- Park Juan Carlos I -

Check my activity in STRAVA: 

https://www.strava.com/activities/663620905

DIFFICULTY: EASY

I've run so many times here... The park is just a mile away from my house and it is super nice for running

*SECRET

-THE HILL -

(with the trees at the top)

From this place you can take pictures of amazing sunsets

You get THE BEST view of the park and you can see Madrid in the horizon

...and it is my favorite place to go for some uphill sprints!

Now..
are you looking for the best place in Madrid for a LONG RUN?

5

"Carril bici"

- Madrid's Bike trail-Green loop-

RUNNING

https://www.strava.com/activities/661837150

DIFFICULTY: LONG!:)

BIKING

https://www.strava.com/activities/452701381

SUPER TIPS: 

+ IF IT IS YOUR FIRST TIME AND YOU PLAN TO DO THE FULL BIKE TRAIL... BRING SOMEONE WHO HAS DONE IT ALREADY. 

TRUST ME, IF YOU ALONE... 

YOU WILL GET LOST

+ YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW THE ORANGE POSTS

+ THERE ARE MANY OPEN SPACES AND PLACES WITH LITTLE SHADOW. IF IT IS SUNNY DON'T FORGET TO YOUR CAP 

+AND BRING WATER (THERE ARE NOT MANY FOUNTAINS)

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Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below

ENJOY MADRID AMIGOS!