It is landscaped in eighteenth-century style with formal and naturalistic features.

Characteristically of continental gardens in the English style, there are a number of "eye-catchers" such as a hermit's house and a temple to Bacchus.

[2] There are various buildings from the time of the Duchess, the largest being the ducal palacio.

The Duchess continued to make improvements to the gardens until the end of her life, one of the last features being an iron bridge, which was constructed in 1830.

The park is within the Madrid suburbs and is accessible by bus and metro (line 5).