You can see the geometry in the territorial planning in Aranjuez from a hot air balloon.

Take a ride

There are a few ways you can get the most out of your time in Aranjuez, including on a historic train or from a hot air balloon.

The palace and the gardens take on a variety of shapes from different perspectives. – @ Antonio Castillo López

There are many ways to explore the beautiful landscape of Aranjuez.

The first is to take a guided tour through different areas at both day and night. For a wider panoramic view of the landscape and perspective on the geometry of the planned layout of Aranjuez, you can take a trip in a hot air balloon.

The Strawberry Train from Madrid to Aranjuez. – © Andrés Gómez - Club Ferroviario 241

Another option, which includes an experience from the city of Madrid, is to arrive in Aranjuez on the Strawberry Train, a historic train in which you can imagine what it was like for 19th century travellers who came to Aranjuez by train.

For more information about the historic Strawberry Train visit Museo del Ferrocarril.

Once in Aranjuez, you can take a ride on the Tourist Train that will show you the historical centre and the Prince's garden. Or, for a ‘royal’ experience, you can travel around in Calesa, a horse-drawn carriage that will take you to different corners of the site.