Aranjuez

Aranjuez

Introduction Aranjuez was the place where the Catholic Monarchs — Isabella and Ferdinand — "fled" to. In the 18th century, King Felipe V of the Bourbon dynasty moved the royal court center to Aranjuez. Kings Carlos III and IV respectively built the two wings of the royal palace, as well as the “Prince’s Garden” and the “House of the Farmer”.

The façade of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez is rich in Oriental flair, with the Chinese Pavilion and the Arabic Pavilion being major tourist attractions.

The gardens of Aranjuez are uniquely designed. The Island Garden features a delightful interplay of plants, statues, and fountains. The Prince’s Garden reflects the Spanish king's dream of connecting central Spain with the sea. There is also the Museum of Falúas in the Prince’s Garden. Transportation Located south of Madrid, it is 47 kilometers along the N-IV highway.

Train: The Strawberry Train, which runs from May to October each year, travels on a railway built in the 19th century and takes less than one hour to go from Madrid to Aranjuez, with very charming countryside scenery along the way.

Madrid, Spain