The Madrid Teleférico has been operating since 1969 and remains a convenient option for trading urban Madrid for a jaunt to Casa de Campo Park. Start your ride from the Argüelles neighborhood, rising over the treetops of Parque del Oeste. Keep your eyes open as you go: on a clear day, you can see the Plaza de España, Madrid Royal Palace, and Almudena Cathedral. When you reach the top, you can spend time relaxing on the terrace or enjoying a meal at the casual onsite restaurant.
Though visiting independently is convenient, you can see more of Madrid if you opt for a bike or Segway excursion. Some tours include tickets for the Teleférico, while others include a ride through the Casa de Campo forests with a stop at the observation platform.
To ride the cable car from the city center, plan to book round-trip travel from the Rosales station. Take the 3, 4, or 6 metro lines to the Argüelles stop and walk west on Calle del Marqués de Urquijo until you see signs for the Teleférico. It's about 10 minutes from the metro station.
The Madrid Teleférico is open seven days a week and stays open later on weekends. It holds seasonal hours and may close in windy weather conditions and during thunderstorms. This is a busy weekend destination if the weather's pleasant, so expect crowds if you visit on Saturday or Sunday.
Upon your return to Argüelles, you'll find yourself at Parque del Oeste. If you stroll south through the park's tree-lined walkways, you'll reach the must-see Debod Temple. This Egyptian temple dates to the 2nd century BC and was reconstructed here after the Egyptian state gifted the relic to Spain. Visit this free attraction anytime, though sunsets here are top-notch.
