Beyond Madrid
Aranjuez: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © Javier Montes · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Aranjuez: the back story
Aranjuez, south of Madrid, grew around a royal palace and its gardens on the River Tagus. UNESCO inscribed the “Aranjuez Cultural Landscape” in 2001.
Getting there
Cercanías trains from Atocha; check renfe.com.
The palace and gardens
The Royal Palace of Aranjuez is run by Patrimonio Nacional; the gardens follow the river.
Cercanías trains from Atocha.
Our advice: come in spring, when the gardens are at their best.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- The palace and gardens
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Aranjuez: the back story before you go.