SPAIN - Europe by Eurail 2015: Touring Europe by Train - page 498

Day Excursion to
Aranjuez
Strawberries and Spanish Royal Retreat
Depart from Madrid Atocha Station
Distance by Train: 30 miles (49 km)
Average Train Time: 50 minutes
City Dialing Code: 91
Tourist Information Office: No. 9, Plaza de San Antonio, 28300 Aranjuez
Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
www.spain.info
Notes: We recommend taking a taxi from the station to the tourist office, located
near Palacio Real.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Aranjuez was a favorite hangout for Spanish roy-
alty. Now, it's a popular place for “regular” Madrilenos to gather on weekends.
You may want to make this day excursion during the week to avoid the weekend
crowds.
Madrid—Aranjuez
Madrid—Aranjuez
Frequent service beginning at 0713 with last train out at 2128.
Aranjuez—Madrid
Frequent service beginning at 0621 with last train out at 2132.
Average journey time: 30 to 45 minutes. All trains 2nd class only.
Reservations available (not required). A reservation purchased onboard the train
costs more than one purchased in advance.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Aranjuez has often been described as the “Oasis of Castille,” in part because it
nestles on the banks of the Tagus River that nurses dense groves of poplars, rich
vegetation, and glorious crops of luscious strawberries and asparagus. Apparently,