Enjoying Tulips at the Madrid Botanical Garden: Ish Meets Spain
While viewing cherry blossoms in Japan is the trendiest springtime activity in recent years, many other places offer other fascinating ways to enjoy the season.
The Dutch Tulip fields are perhaps some of the most popular tourist attractions in spring. However, did you know that Holland isn’t the only place where you can enjoy tulips?
I was lucky enough to discover an enchanting tulip grove right in the heart of Madrid. The Madrid Botanical Garden (Real Jardin Botanico) is home to several varieties of the beautiful flower.
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| Here’s my favorite variety in the grove, a deep plum colored bloom that’s named RONALDO. I’m assuming it’s named after Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo…I have no proof but that’s what I choose to believe! |
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| That’s me trying to sneak in among the beauties. |
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| The garden also feature plum blossoms and other similarly beautiful flowering trees. |
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| I’m pretending to be reading beside a stunningly beautiful tree |
The Madrid Botanical Garden also houses an entire section dedicated to roses. Unfortunately, they bloom later than tulips and I wasn’t able to catch them. There’s a also a greenhouse filled with tropical plants. As you can imagine, that didn’t interest me much. hehe. The 8-hectare property has a lot to offer and is a good place for a relaxing stroll with the family.