Yesterday afternoon I visited the Royal Botanical Garden and unexpectedly encountered the strong winds that have been affecting Madrid these past few days. To be honest, experiencing this kind of weather in a botanical garden was quite a unique experience, so I’d like to share it with you all.
Wind Conditions That Day
When I arrived around 2 PM, the wind force was approximately level 7-8. Staff at the garden entrance specifically warned us that certain areas were temporarily closed for safety reasons, particularly sections with tall trees. The greenhouse areas remained open as usual, since the buildings provided shelter and you could barely feel the wind inside.
Safety Measures in the Garden
Garden Management’s Response
| Area | Status | Notes |
|---|
| Main Pathways | Open | Staff patrols present |
| Rose Garden | Partially Closed | Risk of falling branches |
| Greenhouse Area | Fully Open | Safe indoor environment |
| Medicinal Plant Section | Open | Recommend quick passage through Madrid gardens |
Garden management had set up caution tape in areas with stronger winds, and several staff members were constantly patrolling the grounds. You could tell they took visitor safety seriously. One staff member repeatedly reminded everyone in both Spanish and English to stay away from large trees and stick to the central pathways.
Visiting Recommendations
If you’re also planning to visit the botanical garden on a windy day at Madrid’s small gardens, I suggest checking the weather forecast first. When wind force exceeds level 6, it’s best to reschedule or be mentally prepared that many areas may be inaccessible. The greenhouses are an excellent option, featuring numerous tropical plants and being completely unaffected by outside weather conditions, as you can explore at Madrid garden guides.
Also remember to bring a jacket. Even when moving between greenhouse areas, brief exposure to the outdoors can feel quite cold. I saw several visitors who came in light clothing and ended up freezing outside.
Overall, despite the less-than-ideal weather, the garden’s management was reassuring. If you’re not particularly interested in seeing a specific area, visiting on a windy day has its own charm—at least there were far fewer tourists and no queues for photos.
