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Barceló Aranjuez |
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Plaza de la Unesco, 2.
Barrio La Montaña.
N-IV Salida 37 dir. Córdoba - CP 28300
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www.barceloaranjuez.com
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| The country of Spain is located in southwestern Europe. |
| Mainland Spain has a surface area of 493,486 square kilometers, while the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands cover 4,992 and 7,447 square kilometers, respectively. The Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the African continent account for an additional 32 square kilometers. |
| The World Tourism Organization rates Spain as the second most popular tourist destination worldwide, with 49.5 million visitors annually. | |
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| Aranjuez is shaped by the historical and artistic heritage of its old district and its royal palaces and gardens beside the Tagus river. |
| The outlook of the Enlightenment as applied to the urban development of cities here finds expression in a balanced relationship between nature and man, between natural watercourses and the design of the gardens, and between the forest and the city’s palatial architecture. That is why the UNESCO bestowed Cultural Landscape status on Aranjuez in 2001.. |
| Among the cultural events awaiting visitors in this city in the province of Madrid are its Strawberry Train or Tren de la Fresa and its Fiestas del Motín celebrating a popular revolt, which are distinguished by National Tourist Interest status. | |
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 The Royal Palace of Aranjuez. The building of this Palace and the historical complex of which it is a part was commenced by king Felipe II and completed by Carlos III, with the result that a wide range of styles are to be found in it. |
| Casa del Labrador. This “Farm Labourer’s House” was built in the time of Carlos IV on the site of a modest labourer’s house located in the gardens of Aranjuez Palace on the banks of the Tagus. Inside, visitors can see furniture and decors from various periods of history. Of particular interest among the various rooms are the María Luisa Room and the Platinum Room. |
| The San Pascual Convent Built as a Franciscan convent in the time of Carlos III between 1765 and 1770, it was designed by Francisco Sabatini, and has a neo-classical façade set off by two towers. An array of columns and pillars topped by a pediment are its most prominent feature, along with the church and its nave’s Latin-cross ground plan and chapels, and the convent premises. The church’s high altar has a painting by Antonio Rafael Mengs. |
| The San Antonio Church. This church was intended to be used as a royal chapel, and it was based on an Oratory built for Felipe IV. It was designed by the architects Isidro González Velázquez and Santiago Bonavía in the eighteenth century. It is given form by the curves and counter-curves that grace its arcade system. It is circular in form, highlighting the dome above. The Italian influence is very much in evidence in this building. |
| The Warner Bros Park. The Warner Bros park is 25 km far from the hotel. There, you will enjoy the fun of the amenities and characters Warner Bros. An unforgettable family trip. At your arrival at the hotel ask for the best way to obtain park tickets. |
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| As a royal resting place, the city has fine gardens in which many products arriving from the Americas were acclimatized before spreading all over the world. In the vegetable gardens here, watered by the river Tagus, asparagus and strawberries vie for supremacy. |
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| Everything from fine antiques to all the latest in design: furniture, fashion from the leading brands, gifts, souvenirs and select culinary products adorn the shop windows of the city for the delight of all passing by. |
| And in nearby Madrid, shopping centres, shops and street markets open up a world of almost infinite possibilities when shopping time comes around. |
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| Local Time: UTC + 2 in Summer. UTC + 1 in Winter. |
| Official Currency: The currency used is the Euro |
| Official Language:Spanish. |
| Population: Approximately 40 million inhabitants in Spain. |
| Health Information: No vaccine or medical certificate is needed to travel to Spain. |
| Electricity: 2220 V. Plugs are rounded and double-pronged. |
| Types of payment: Most shops accept cash and major international credit cards, such as VISA, MasterCard and American Express. |
| Banking hours: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. |
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