"Gardens and Palaces" Top 5 Page for this destination Aranjuez by SirRichard

Aranjuez Travel Guide: 69 reviews and 171 photos

One of the closest Madrid's daytrips

Aranjuez is very close to Madrid, just 30 minutes by train.
It has been summer palace of many spanish kings and queens, and have the best woods and gardens around Madrid.
Built by the shore of the Tajo River, it's a refreshing getaway from Madrid's rush and heat...

The gardens

There are 2 main gardens here:
- Prince gardens
- Island gardens
Both are huge and green, and make a very nice place for a relaxing walk. You would never believe you are in the dry Castilla plain...

Nice scenery

Roses at the Palace

The Royal Place is surrounded by magnificient gardens. The best time to visit is obviously in spring, when gardens are at its best and the heat is not too extreme.
But in autumn you can enjoy its redish foliage too...

Last visit to Aranjuez: Jun 2003
Intro Written Jun 29, 2003
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Reviews (25)

From Madrid by bus Transportation (4)

There is a bus going to Madrid from Aranjuez every half hour or so. It leaves from near the "Isabel II" gardens, in the... more travel advice

Palace Souvenirs Shopping (2)

Inside the Royal Palace there is a nice and complete souvenirs shop selling items from the Palace of Aranjuez and other... more travel advice

Canoeing Sports & Outdoors (2)

You can have a canoeing trip at the River Tajus, very beautiful at this point, for 2-5 hours. Groups of 10. Reserve at... more travel advice

Balloning Sports & Outdoors (2)

On sundays you can see balloons in Aranjuez. They offer 2 kinds of activities: - Still Balloons: you go up without... more travel advice

Tourist Traps (2)
See All Tren de la Fresa (Strawberry train)
Off The Beaten Path (3)
See All Flowers made of stone
Local Customs (2)
See All Siesta time (2)

Things to Do (6)
See All Prince Gardens
Restaurants (4)
See All Brownies with vanilla ice cream
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Written Jul 3, 2003

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Comments (8)

jmhenry1123 Jul 13, 2005 at 12:07 PM Report Abuse

Aranjuez, un lugar de suenos y amor. Nice page. I liked the fountain photos.
basstbn Apr 12, 2005 at 11:01 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful page with lots of helpful information. I'm sorry I saw so little of Aranjuez on my one very brief visit. It's hard to think of Aranjuez without hearing J. Rodrigo's symphonic masterpiece in my mind...
pepples46 Jun 1, 2004 at 12:40 AM Report Abuse

Siesta, such an importand time Aranjuez, a trip down memory lane, fond ones I might add
tpangelinan May 13, 2004 at 3:33 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful page! Full of very helpful information and great photos! Sounds like a beautiful place to visit! The ice cream & brownies looks real good! Thank you :o)
b1bob Jul 28, 2003 at 6:36 AM Report Abuse

Yet another place in the surrounds of Madrid I missed.
herzog63 Jul 15, 2003 at 8:38 AM Report Abuse

Strawberries and asparragus hmmm..I love them both but not at the same time!! LOL I didn't know that about the Angels!! Everytime I sleep under a tree like that I get bitten by ants!!
Ronald_T Jul 2, 2003 at 11:36 AM Report Abuse

Interesting page Joaquin. Brings back a lot of memories...
Sharrie Jul 1, 2003 at 11:48 PM Report Abuse

Hmmm, angels have sex?! If you say so ... ;-)