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The Island Garden
The Island Garden (Jardín de la Isla) in Aranjuez: history, fountains to see, peacocks, opening hours, rules and tips. One of Spain's first Renaissance gardens.
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Galdós's Aranjuez and the uprising of 1808
A literary walk through the Aranjuez of Galdós's National Episodes: Godoy's house, the Parterre on the night of the 1808 uprising and the Prince's Garden.
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Festivals and yearly calendar in Aranjuez
Aranjuez festivals month by month: the Mutiny Festival (International Tourist Interest), San Fernando, San Isidro, the Strawberry Train and the Early Music Festival.
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Royal Palace of Aranjuez
Royal Palace of Aranjuez: what to see, opening hours, prices, free entry, how long it takes and tips for your visit. Checked against official sources.
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The Prince's Garden
Guide to the Prince's Garden in Aranjuez: what to see, opening hours, gates, rules (dogs, bikes, picnics) and how to reach the Casa del Labrador and the Barge Museum.
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The Parterre Garden
The Parterre Garden in Aranjuez: what to see, the Hercules and Antaeus fountain, opening hours and how to combine it with the palace and the Island Garden.
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Real Casa del Labrador
Casa del Labrador in Aranjuez: opening hours (Friday to Sunday only), price, guided tour, what to see inside (the Platinum Cabinet) and how to get there from the palace.
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Royal Barge Museum
Royal Barge Museum (Museo de Falúas Reales) in Aranjuez: which boats to see, hours, price (included in the Royal Palace ticket) and how to reach the landing stage.
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Plaza de San Antonio and the Mariblanca
Plaza de San Antonio in Aranjuez: the Royal Church of San Antonio, the Mariblanca fountain, the Casa de Infantes and the arcades. History and what to see.
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The old town and the court city
What to see in the old town of Aranjuez: Bonavía's planned town, the Casa de Caballeros y Oficios, the market hall, corralas and tree-lined avenues.
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The Tagus in Aranjuez
Things to do on the Tagus in Aranjuez: tourist boat trips, canoeing and kayaking in front of the palace, the Puente de Barcas, the landing stage and the Pirate Descent.
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Aranjuez Bullring
The Aranjuez bullring: history (1797), architecture, its bullfighting museum and the Goyesque bullfight of the Mutiny Festival.
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Teatro Real Carlos III
Teatro Real Carlos III in Aranjuez: history (Jaime Marquet, 1768–1769), programme, the Early Music Festival and how to buy tickets.
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Aranjuez railway station
Aranjuez railway station: neo-Mudéjar architecture (1922–1927), the history of the 1851 Madrid–Aranjuez railway and how to walk to the palace.
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Real Cortijo de San Isidro
Real Cortijo de San Isidro (Aranjuez): Charles III's wine cellar, guided visits with tasting, the round chapel and how to get there by car or bike.
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Mar de Ontígola and El Regajal
Mar de Ontígola and the El Regajal-Mar de Ontígola Nature Reserve: history of Philip II's reservoir, birds, butterflies and how to visit respectfully.
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Royal Convent of San Pascual
The Royal Convent of San Pascual in Aranjuez: history (1765–1770), the twin-towered façade, Mengs's altarpiece and the Tiepolos that ended up in the Prado.
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Church of Alpajés
The church of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias (Alpajés) in Aranjuez: history since 1681, Madrid classicist architecture and the patroness's feast on 15 September.
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Chinchón
Day trip to Chinchón from Aranjuez (28 km, half an hour): the Plaza Mayor, Goya's Assumption, the castle, anise and roast lamb. What to see and tips.
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Colmenar de Oreja
Day trip to Colmenar de Oreja from Aranjuez (25 km): arcaded Plaza Mayor, the Colmenar stone quarries, the Ulpiano Checa Museum and the old railway path to Chinchón.
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Ocaña
Day trip to Ocaña (Toledo) from Aranjuez: the 1777 Plaza Mayor, the Fuente Grande, the Teatro Lope de Vega and the Palacio de los Cárdenas.
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Toledo
How to combine Aranjuez and Toledo: distance (49 km), getting there without a car, what to see in a day and why staying in Aranjuez works well.
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Aranjuez in a day, without a car from Madrid
A plan for seeing Aranjuez in one day by train from Madrid: palace, Parterre, Island Garden, an orchard lunch, the Barge Museum and sunset on the Tagus, with times.
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A royal weekend in Aranjuez
Two days in Aranjuez: palace, gardens, the Casa del Labrador, music at the theatre, the Real Cortijo de San Isidro and Chinchón. A plan for staying the night.
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Aranjuez with children
A family plan for Aranjuez: peacocks, royal barges, a boat on the Tagus, canoes, strawberries and an outdoor escape game. Ideas by age.
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Aranjuez in autumn
A route through the autumn colours of Aranjuez: golden avenues in the Prince's and Island gardens, the Chinescos pond, the Strawberry Train and the Early Music Festival.
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In the footsteps of the Concierto de Aranjuez
A route through Joaquín Rodrigo's Aranjuez: the gardens the Adagio evokes, the river, and the grave of the composer and Victoria Kamhi in the Aranjuez cemetery.
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The Twelve Streets walk
An 18.3 km circular walk through the groves and avenues of Aranjuez: Picotajo, the Twelve Streets, the old racecourse and the Real Cortijo de San Isidro.
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Aranjuez in summer, without the heat
How to visit Aranjuez in July and August: gardens first thing, the palace at midday, the river at sunset and gardens open late. A plan with times.
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Aranjuez with a dog
A plan for visiting Aranjuez with your dog: which gardens allow dogs (on a lead), river walks and Calle de la Reina, and which visits to save for another day.
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Aranjuez, the easy day trip from Madrid
Why Aranjuez is one of the best day trips from Madrid: 45 minutes by commuter train, free World Heritage gardens and fewer crowds than Toledo or Segovia.
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How to get to Aranjuez from Madrid
How to get to Aranjuez from Madrid by commuter train, bus or car: journey times, where to park and how to get around once you're there.
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When to visit Aranjuez
The best time to visit Aranjuez, month by month: real climate data, strawberries, festivals, autumn in the gardens and how to beat the summer heat.
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Practical information for visiting Aranjuez
Everything practical for visiting Aranjuez: tickets and free days, garden rules (dogs, bikes, picnics), accessibility, parking and the tourist office.
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Where to stay in Aranjuez
Why stay the night in Aranjuez and in which area: the old town, near the station or on the outskirts with a car. When to book ahead.
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What to eat in Aranjuez
Aranjuez strawberries and asparagus, the orchard calendar, traditional dishes and where to buy local produce. What really comes from here.
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History of Aranjuez
The history of Aranjuez on a timeline: the Order of Santiago, Philip II, Ferdinand VI's planned town, the 1808 Mutiny, the 1851 railway and UNESCO.
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The Strawberry Train (Tren de la Fresa)
The vintage train between Madrid and Aranjuez: autumn 2026 dates, times, its history since 1851 and how to make the most of seven hours in Aranjuez.
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Woody Allen is filming in Aranjuez
What we know about Woody Allen's new film, shooting in Madrid and Aranjuez since 5 October 2026.
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