Aranjuez, Spain

Aranjuez

A royal palace with riverside gardens, south of Madrid.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Aranjuez

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Royal Palace, the kings' spring residence, with its porcelain and smoking rooms.
  2. AfternoonWalk the Prince's Garden along the river Tagus and visit the royal barge museum.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the town, or return to Madrid, 45 minutes by train.

Day 2

Ride the historic Strawberry Train from Madrid on spring weekends.

What to eat

Aranjuez strawberries and asparagus in spring, and a glass of Madrid wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Aranjuez

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busy with visitors from Madrid. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The royal palace and the fountains of the Jardín de la Isla by the river Tagus.

Getting there

Trains from Madrid take about 45 minutes. In some seasons a historic 'Strawberry Train' runs on weekends.

Don't miss nearby

Chinchón, a village with a wooden-balconied main square, about 20 minutes away.

Good to know

The gardens are free and good for a long walk. Try the local strawberries and asparagus in spring.

Plan your visit

Getting to Aranjuez

Getting there

  • Madrid Airport (MAD)50 km away
  • Toledo40 km away
  • Madrid45 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Aranjuez: good to know

Is Aranjuez worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. A royal palace with riverside gardens, south of Madrid.

How many days do you need in Aranjuez?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Aranjuez?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busy with visitors from Madrid. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Aranjuez?

The nearest airport is Madrid Airport (MAD), about 50 km away. Trains from Madrid take about 45 minutes. In some seasons a historic 'Strawberry Train' runs on weekends.

What is there to see near Aranjuez?

Nearby hidden places include Toledo (41 km), Madrid (44 km) and Segovia (110 km).

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