Skip the tourist sandwich and spend an afternoon the way Madrileños actually spend their Sundays — sprawled out under the trees in El Retiro with a spread of the city’s best local goods.
Your basket is hand-picked from Madrid’s neighborhood markets and small producers: artisan cheeses, cured meats from a family butcher, fresh bread from a local bakery, and a bottle of natural wine from a small Spanish producer.
Everything is set up for you — blanket, basket, and a spot reserved in one of the park’s most beautiful corners.