Aranjuez Travel Guide

 breughel Says:  Let's start the visit by the west side and the beautiful U-shaped facade surrounding the courtyard. The palace combines the elegant white stone and red brick. The palace was begun under Philip II and was a recreational estate. Although the architects Juan Bautista de Toledo... 

 Redang Says:  This Palace was the spring residence of the spanish Kings since Felipe II and it was built between 1.561 and 1.586 but underwent a extension in 1.715.Don't miss the gardens nearby: The Jardín de la Isla (Island's Garden), the Jardín del Parterre (Flower Bed Garden) and the... 

 breughel Says:  This very romantic garden, located on the northern edge of the palace, is bounded by the Tagus and an artificial canal. The garden "de la Isla" is indeed an island which is accessed by two bridges. To the right of these bridges is a dam on the river Tagus which is a perfect... 

 breughel Says:  Near the east wing of the palace is the "Garden of the Flowerbeds", built in 1724. It was formerly the King's garden, which was closed and had a strong Italian and Mudejar influences. From this garden, like the previous, little is left, since during the nineteenth century... 

 breughel Says:  Aranjuez, at the confluence of the rivers Tagus and Jarama appears as an oasis in the dry Castilian plateau. When we stayed in the small and very typical town of Chinchon (ref. my tips) we could see from the heights, where the castle of Chinchon stands, in the distance the... 

 breughel Says:  From the three gardens of Aranjuez the largest (7 km long, 150 ha) is called "Jardin del Principe" (Prince's Garden) because it is the Prince of Asturias, later King Charles IV, who ordered its implementation. Its creation took place between 1772 and 1804. This landscaped... 

 Redang Says:  The Ayuntamiento (City Hall) was formerly used to house the employees of the city and it became the City Hall in 1.835. 

 El_Sueco Says:  A good place for a break after making the visit to the castle, just in front of the castle. A cup of coffe and a piece of cake (tart) 

 Redang Says:  From Madrid, road A-4.Road distances to Aranjuez from:- Madrid: 49 kms.- Málaga: 486 kms.- Rome (Italy): 2.008 kms.- Athens (Greece): 2.639 kms.Checking the web, you can find more road distances together with the driving times and the best routes. 

 SirRichard Says:  Strawberries and asparagus are the main 2 gastronomis specialities here. You can ask for them at any restaurant, or buy them a t the many street stands all around. In front of "El Rana Verde" there is one...The strawberries are really expensive (about 6 euros the little... 

 SirRichard Says:  Some might like it, but I consider it a real fake.This is an old (wooden seats) train departing Atocha station at 10 on weekends and including a pair of visits and a little (tiny) strawberies box. Returns to Madrid at 18:00.The price is 22 euros (14 for children). If you do... 

 El_Sueco Says:  This main square is an important meeting place for people living in Aranjuez. it was decorated with christmas tree and lamps and a Nacimiento (the stable with newborn Christ, Maria and Josef).Plaza de la Constitución, s/n.