Aranjuez & Chinchón Day Trip from Madrid
A royal summer palace and gardens, then a circular plaza built for bullfights
A one-day drive from Madrid to Aranjuez & Chinchón — 99 km round trip, about 1h 47m behind the wheel, with stops, timings and where to eat already worked out.
Royal Palace of Aranjuez
A UNESCO-listed royal palace with opulent staterooms, a highlight of Spain's 18th-century royal heritage.
💡 Book timed entry online to skip the ticket-office queue, especially on weekends.
Palacio Real, Pl. de Parejas, s/n, Aranjuez
Jardín del Príncipe
Vast romantic gardens along the Tagus river, one of Spain's finest 18th-century landscaped parks.
💡 Wear comfortable shoes — the garden paths stretch several kilometers along the river.
C. de la Reina, 16, Aranjuez
Casa del Labrador
A lavish royal 'cottage' hidden inside the Jardín del Príncipe, packed with extravagant period decor.
💡 Separate ticket from the main palace; entry is by guided visit only in small groups.
Poligono, Plaza Jardines Histórico Art, 1, Aranjuez
Casa José
A Michelin-starred Aranjuez institution known for refined seasonal Spanish cooking using local produce.
💡 Reserve ahead — it's small and popular with day-trippers from Madrid.
C. de Abastos, 32, Aranjuez
Plaza de toros de Aranjuez
One of Spain's oldest surviving bullrings, a striking 18th-century architectural landmark even from outside.
Av. Plaza de Toros, 0, Aranjuez
Calle de la Reina
Aranjuez's grand tree-lined avenue, famous for its shaded canopy and royal-era elegance.
Madrid
- Aranjuez has free street parking outside the palace area; avoid driving into the old town's narrow streets
- Palace and Casa del Labrador both need pre-booked timed tickets, especially April–June and Sept-May weekends
- No low-emission zone restrictions in Aranjuez itself, unlike central Madrid
- Asparagus and strawberries are local specialties — roadside stalls sell them in season (April–June)
- Chinchón+25 km
A charming medieval village with a spectacular circular plaza famous for its balconied houses and anise liqueur.
- Museo del Ferrocarril de Aranjuez (Estación de Aranjuez)+2 km
Historic railway station with vintage train displays, a nod to Aranjuez's role as an early Spanish rail hub.
- Real Cortijo de San Isidro+8 km
A curious planned agricultural village built for Charles III, rarely visited but architecturally unique.
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