The Enchanted Forest of San Martín de Valdeiglesias: Living Art in Nature
The Enchanted Forest in San Martín de Valdeiglesias is a dreamlike garden where nature becomes living art: topiary sculptures of animals and geometric forms, secret paths and hedge mazes that delight all ages.
What Is The Enchanted Forest?
More than a park, this is a living sculpture garden where precise horticulture meets creativity. Each corner grows and changes with the seasons.
Origins
Opened in 2014 by passionate horticulturists, it blends classical topiary techniques with contemporary designs along a thematic trail.
Highlights
- Buxus Maze: 280 m of leafy passages for a playful challenge.
- Themed Islands: zones dedicated to mythical creatures, animals and abstract shapes.
- Sensory Gardens: aromatic herbs and tactile plant surfaces.
- Secret Paths: winding green corridors revealing surprises at every turn.
- Play Area: wooden structures hidden among foliage.
- Picnic Spots & Viewpoints: rest areas overlooking the Alberche valley.
Visit Planning
Open Mar–Nov (extended summer hours). Tickets at the gate or online, with family and school group discounts. Weekends often sell out—advance booking recommended.
Activities
- Guided Tours: explore the history and maintenance of each topiary.
- Pruning Workshops: hands-on lessons in artistic shaping.
- Nocturnal Events: illuminated pathways for a magical evening experience.
The Enchanted Forest of San Martín de Valdeiglesias is a living gallery of green sculpture, a sensory and playful escape just 75 km from Madrid.
How to get there
Decimal: 40.347500°, -4.403333°
DMS: 40°20'51" N, 4°24'12" O
