Slow Morning in Green Silence

#cityplaybook Slow Morning in Green Silence Start early at the Botanical Garden, when the morning dew still clings to the leaves and there’s barely anyone around. Wander through the geometric paths, stop at the tropical greenhouse, and take your time with every corner. Then cross over into Retiro Park through the Cuesta de Moyano gate. Find a bench near the Estanque Grande, sip coffee from a kiosk, and watch the rowboats drift by. This is Madrid at its most serene.