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AranjuezAranjuez was built during the reign of the Catholic Kings and since then, it is a symbol of the Spanish crown, steeped in history and lies 48 km from Madrid. It is located at the meeting of the Tajo and Jarama rivers 48km from Toledo and is known for its green beauty beyond the heat and dust of central Spain; a perfect place for mental and physical relaxation wondering through lavish gardens and grand palaces.
Jardin del Principe. This garden contains a mix of plants from Europe and the Americas and borders the river Tajo. Following the river you will come across 5 pavillions which provided entertainment for the Royal family. The Royals traveled to the pavillions by boat and these can be seen at The Museo de Faluas (boat musuem). Jardin de la Isla fountains (Garden of the Island) This garden stretches next to the Royal Palace and contains fountains dedicated to Hercules, Venus, Apollo, Bacchus and Neptune. The Royal Palace and surrounding gardens are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Hotel Accommodation
We can book a hotel for you as part of your training package. Below are some examples of the excellent hotels in the area. Principe de la Paz
The hotel serves a buffet breakfast, while a café offers drinks and light meals.
Hotel Mercedes
The Hotel Mercedes has its own car park and fully equipped rooms where you can relax at the end of a long and busy day. Take a relaxing stroll around the hotel gardens and enjoy the warm sunshine and the outdoor swimming pool. This is an ecological hotel that invests in renewable energies. Hostel Castilla
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Explore the Palacio Real (The Royal Palace); Built for King Felipe II, the 18th century architecture was intricately designed with hundreds of rooms and exotic furniture. Your visit will include the King's and Queen's private chambers, the Throne Room and the Arabian Room decorated in the style of Alhambra Granada. Another highlight is the Porcelain Room which has walls covered in Chinese porcelain figures. The gardens are also spectacular and there are multiple gardens nearby for leisurely strolls:
In the 8th garden, the Casa del Labrador (Labourer's cottage) is a small palace modeled after the Petit Trianon at Versailles and built for Charles IV containing many rooms with marble floors, silk tapestries, furniture, clocks, porcelain, lamps, and canvases. It emphasizes the luxurious lifestyle of the 18th and 19th centuries.
This is a modern hotel within an 18th-century building, situated in the centre of Aranjuez, opposite the Royal Palace, less than 10 minutes’ walk from Aranjuez’s historic quarter and 5 minutes walk from The Casa del Labrador.
Situated in the centre of Aranjuez, 200 metres from the city’s Royal Palace.
A charming guesthouse with an interior patio garden area, where you can keep cool from the hot summer temperatures. It has a cafeteria for snacks and drinks.