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Madrid is a special city in that its city centre is actually not central. From the city centre, you can walk to Casa de Campo: basically nature on the doorstep of the Spanish capital.
My first use of Casa de Campo was as a great place for running. You can run almost endlessly for a long time without ever returning to the same stretch, and its vicinity to the city makes it ideal. During those trainings, I discovered a second use for many young Spaniards: it is a great place to have sex in the open, undisturbed by anyone, not even parents. Later, I enjoyed Casa de Campo very much as an escape to hot Madrid in summer: the hills can give you some air that cannot be found in the city, while the swimming pool is another place to cool off. Otherwise, just going for a stroll along the lake, or wandering further into the interior of Casa de Campo makes for a great way to spend some time out of the city. After spending time on the former royal hunting grounds, it is a good idea to take the funicular back to the city: it gives fine views of the royal palace, and the skyline of the bustling Spanish capital.
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