My stop in Aranjuez was accidental - I didn't even know the palace was there. However I was glad to have had the chance to visit it. There were very few tourists there so the stroll through was very relaxed. With audioguide I spent about 1 hour. I enjoyed the Casa del Labrador (separate review) even more. Note - the Casa requires reserved times which you can book at the palace. If you are going to walk through the gardens to the Casa it is quite a long way. The walk took me 1 hr 15 min but I quite enjoyed it. The "gardens" are not flower gardens but more like open treed areas with large lanes with a few sculptures.
We stop in Aranjuez by chance. It is worth while going and visiting the royal palace as well as the Casa del Labrador located few kilometres away in the attached gardens. The various rooms give a good idea on how life was for the kings; very impressive. Rooms (and related decor) in the Casa del Labrador are even more impressive then in the palace (but you need to have a guide). We went in early november: visits were only in Spanish at that time. But our guide spoke very slowly and we managed to understand most of the info; Spanish being very close to French.
Built by the Bourbons in the 18th century, the palace is impressive outside. Inside, there are many tapestries, furniture and paintings all original and which make a visit here very worth while. The gardens are often considered among the most attractive in Spain
I was on my way to Consugra so this point of interest was a surprise, although I had visited the local winery recently and we passed this on the way. I had decided on my next trip to visit as it is impressive from the outside. I payed €13 for entrance and audio guide. I was there when it opened at 10am so was the first in the queue. The inside is just as impressive, taking approximately 1-2 hours.
Well worth taking a train from Atocha and visiting this palace. A lot smaller than the capital's but still an amazing place, it has lots of different themed rooms and is like something out of fairytale. The surrounding gardens are also beautiful and there's also a river that you can walk along. Afterwards you can have lunch in any of the many delicious restaurants. Aranjuez itself is also a lovely place to spend a day in.
Quite spectacular. Infested with pigeons though. Lovely surroundings with pleasant walks through gardens. Unfortunately none of the beautiful water features were working.
从马德里过去的交通很方便,坐小火车半小时就可以到达,虽然等车的时间也差不多需要半小时,不知道是去的时间不对还是为什么,9月底到了那边所有的喷泉都没有开。皇宫和花园都很逊色。可能有草莓列车的时候才是这里值得参观的时候吧。
This was an average palace. The arabian study was the best room but of course it was stocked with security to make sure you didn't take photos. Keep your coat with you, its freezing inside the palace!
it is a very nice place if you have one day free in Madrid, go there and visit the castle, but must important visit the little gardenier house, you have to book it in advance, but it is more beautiful than the castle itself, you can walk around the gardens, it is a very nice place to visit.
The sheer size of the place and a couple of the rooms are just amazing. The surrounding gardens and garden fountains are just a pleasure.Just up the road (short drive) is the Cortijo de San Isidro which is another Spanish Patrimonio well worth a visit (I went there several years ago).