Plaza de la Villa – The Great Pond of El Retiro loop from Ópera

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Plaza de la Villa – The Great Pond of El Retiro loop from Ópera

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(5)

164

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Plaza de la Villa – The Great Pond of El Retiro loop from Ópera

00:41

9.37km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 393 m for 74 m

After 1.56 km for 109 m

After 2.03 km for 62 m

After 2.68 km for 68 m

After 3.64 km for 60 m

After 6.37 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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430 m

Plaza de la Villa

Highlight • Historical Site

The Plaza de la Villa is one of the best preserved monumental complexes in Madrid. It is located in the historic center, near Puerta del Sol and has been the …

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1.08 km

Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate)

Highlight • Historical Site

Since 1936, the illuminated billboard for the famous dry sherry wine Tio Pepe has stood on the roof of the prestigious “Paris Hotel”.
But there came a time when the …

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1.53 km

Statue of Federico García Lorca

Highlight • Monument

Statue in honor of Federico Garcia Lorca.

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4.63 km

Fountain of the Fallen Angel

Highlight • Monument

It is often said that Madrid is the only city in the world with a monument to the Devil. It is, in fact, a fountain representing the Fallen Angel at …

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5.61 km

Monument to Alfonso XII, Retiro Park

Highlight • Monument

Retiro Park in Madrid is a green oasis in the heart of the city. With 125 hectares and more than 15,000 trees, this park is a haven of tranquility and …

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5.69 km

The Great Pond of El Retiro

Highlight • Lake

The Estanque Grande del Retiro is one of the most iconic attractions in Madrid's Retiro Park. This artificial pond, created in the 17th century, covers an area of 37,240 m² …

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8.43 km

Statue of the Madrid Street Sweeper

Highlight • Monument

Madrid's homage to Madrid's street cleaners, public employees closely linked to the life of the city; This is why we wanted to remember this group with this sculpture. The statue …

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9.21 km

Equestrian Statue of Philip III, Plaza Mayor

Highlight • Monument

The equestrian statue of Felipe III which is located in the center of the Plaza Mayor (Madrid) was begun by Giambologna and finished by his disciple Pietro Tacca in 1616. …

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9.37 km

End point

Train Station

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