Royal Palace of Aranjuez
Palacio Real de Aranjuez
A royal spring retreat and gardens on the banks of the Tagus River, part of the “Aranjuez Cultural Landscape” World Heritage Site and the inspiration behind the “Aranjuez Concerto.”
Located about 45 km south of Madrid, it was the spring residence of the Spanish royal family. Inside the palace are the lavish Porcelain Room and the Arab Room. Admission is about €9 and the palace is closed on Mondays. More recommended are the free Island Garden (Jardín de la Isla), the Prince’s Garden and the tree-lined riverside avenue, as well as the Sailors’ House Museum, which displays the royal barges. Local white asparagus and strawberries are famous. Take the C3 commuter train from Madrid Atocha for about 45 minutes, then walk about 10 minutes to the palace.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–19:00 (until 18:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Chinchón
- Reina Sofía Museum
- Royal Botanic Garden of Madrid
- El Rastro Flea Market
- El Retiro Park
- Prado Museum
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- Plaza de Cibeles & Cibeles Palace