Spain · City Guide
Aranjuez
Aranjuez is a beautiful royal town south of Madrid, famous for its magnificent Royal Palace and gardens, extraordinary strawberries and asparagus, and a UNESCO Cultural Landscape setting along the Tagus River. From the Royal Palace and Jardín del Príncipe to the famous Strawberry Train from Madrid, Aranjuez offers a beautiful day trip or short break from the capital.
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"Aranjuez has a refined and elegant character that I find very appealing. The combination of the Royal Palace, the extraordinary gardens and the surrounding agricultural landscape creates a UNESCO listed cultural landscape of genuine beauty."
The Royal Palace of Aranjuez is one of Spain's finest royal residences with beautiful state rooms including the famous Chinese Porcelain Room. The gardens include the Jardín del Príncipe and formal French parterres. The Tagus River provides beautiful riverside walks. The asparagus and strawberries of Aranjuez are celebrated across Spain. The Strawberry Train, a historic steam service from Madrid Atocha, provides a delightful seasonal excursion.
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Royal Palace of Aranjuez
One of Spain's finest royal residences with magnificent state rooms and gardens.
Royal Gardens
UNESCO listed gardens including the beautiful Jardín del Príncipe.
Aranjuez Strawberries
Spain's most celebrated strawberries and asparagus from the local agricultural landscape.
Tagus River
Beautiful riverside walks through willow-lined banks in a UNESCO Cultural Landscape.
Strawberry Train
A historic seasonal steam service connecting Aranjuez with Madrid Atocha.
Rodrigo's Concierto
Aranjuez inspired one of the most beautiful pieces of 20th century classical music.
