Aranjuez gardens

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Considered the most beautiful gardens of that time, they served as inspiration to artists such as the composer Joaquín Rodrigo or the painter Santiago Rusiñol.

There are several historic gardens surrounding the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, each one representing a different type of style according to the time and taste of the monarch who commissioned its creation.

Today you can visit the Prince's Garden (between the Puerta de Villanueva and Calle Isabel II), the Queen's and King's Garden (the latter from the Parterre), the Isla, Isabel II and Parterre gardens.

Breathe nature in Aranjuez Gardens

Relax while strolling and listening to the murmur of fountains

Jardín del Príncipe de los Jardines de Aranjuez

Prince's Garden

We begin with the largest garden in Aranjuez, the stunning Prince's Garden, with an area of 145 hectares in which to walk and let yourself get lost. Built during different periods, it was completed during the reign of Charles IV.

It was created according to the landscape model that prevailed in the rest of Europe and is arranged around eight gardens.

It houses different spaces and key locations such as the Prince's Gate (or Embarcadero), the Embarcadero of Ferdinand VI, the Museum of Falúas and the Royal House of the Labrador (currently closed to the public).

Inside, we can also contemplate fountains sculpted in Carrara marble, such as the fountain of Narcissus and the fountain of Apollo.

Jardín de la Isla, en los Jardines de Aranjuez

Island Garden

It takes its name from its location, an island formed by the Tagus River. It is a unique example of a Spanish Renaissance garden and was commissioned by Felipe II.

The island is a large green area that houses many trees, wide avenues and several stone and marble fountains depicting figures and mythological scenes.

Quite remarkable is visiting the Cascada de las Castañuelas (waterfall), with swans and unique fauna, located at the entrance to the garden.

Fuente del Niño de la Espina, en los Jardines de Aranjuez

Parterre Garden

Built by Juan de Herrera in the 16th century, its design has been modified by different dynasties until the 18th century, when the garden acquired the appearance that it has today. Three fountains stand out in the garden: the first one is devoted to Hercules and Antaeus together and its pillars with the inscription "Non Plus Ultra", behind we will find the fountain of Ceres and at the end there is the fountain of the Nereids. Do not forget to visit the small Garden of Statues which leads to the King's Garden.

Jardín del Rey en los Jardines de Aranjuez

King's and Queen's Garden

Both of them are located within the Parterre Garden: the Queen's Garden in the north and the King's Garden in the south. The Queen's Garden is similar in appearance to the King's Garden, and it can be strolled through and serves as a link between the Parterre and the Island Garden. As for the King's Garden, it is one of the few Renaissance examples of an enclosed garden in Spain, and it can be seen in its totality from the Parterre Garden.

Jardín de Isabel II, en los Jardines de Aranjuez

Garden of Isabel II

Located next to the Plaza de la Mariblanca, it is also known as the Jardín de la Princesita. It was designed to fill in a small unused plot of land so that it would be visible from the palace. Years later, a bronze statue was placed there to commemorate the succession to the throne of Isabella II.