Alcalá de Henares

World Aranjuez Heritage San Lorenzo de El Escorial Passport

in Madrid

World Heritage in Madrid www.turismomadrid.es Passport World Heritage in Madrid

Alcalá de Henares Aranjuez San Lorenzo de El Escorial San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a magnificent example of the creative spirit of Humanity, and the size of the architectural complex and its surrounding natural environment make it a place of inexhaustible value. Alcalá de Henares presents The Region of Madrid has key elements for studying and learning more about the Spanish language and culture through two millennia of three places on the UNESCO history. Aranjuez is one of the finest examples of a cultural World Heritage List: landscape we can find in Europe. In addition to allowing us to learn all about this rich heritage, the PASSPORT has various functions: The Monastery and Royal Site 1. On the one hand it is the key to a series of instant promotions and discounts on transport (Renfe Madrid of San Lorenzo de El Escorial suburban rail and inter-city buses), monuments, hotels, restaurants, shops and other activities which the visitor can benefit from.

The University and historical 2. On the other hand it is a pocket guide with practical information and maps to discover and rediscover the three centre of Alcalá de Henares World Heritage sites you can enjoy in the Region, as a single visit isn’t enough to discover everything they have The Cultural Landscape of to offer. 3. It is also a guarantee of quality services by both the Aranjuez institutions and establishments that are part of the programme.

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Map 46 Schedule of activities 50 Participating establishments 52 San Lorenzo de El Escorial

San Lorenzo de El Escorial is distinguished by its extraordinary artistic heritage, its cultural offer and its magnificent location in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range. It also boasts major natural and landscape attractions for mountain climbers and trekking fans.

The Monastery and Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The Monastery, constructed at the order of Philip II in the brief space of 20 years, boasts numerous spaces of extremely high historical, artistic and cultural value, such as the palace buildings of the Hapsburgs and the Bourbons, the library, the Basilica, the Courtyard of the Kings, the Pantheon of the Kings, where the remains of the kings and queens regnant of Spain lie, and the Gardens.

No visit is complete without a stroll around the Historical-Artistic Complex, where particularly of note are the Royal Coliseum of Charles III, the Seat of Philip II, from where it is said the monarch would view how the works on the Monastery were coming along, and a trip to the Luis Ceballo Arboretum Centre for Environmental Education, which offers guided walks and itineraries. For nature lovers, the Herrería Forest and the Abantos Pine Grove await.

And if you want to tantalise your taste buds, San Lorenzo de El Escorial features traditional mountain cuisine and Guadarrama Designation of Origin grilled meat dishes, as well as a vast array of international restaurants and creative, signature cuisine.

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6 Casa de la Compaña (Company Quarters) 1 Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial Paseo de los Alamillos, 2. Escorial-Maria Cristina Royal Useful discount vouchers to all the National Heritage sites University Centre. Summer Courses Quarters. available for purchase 918 904 545 Paseo de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg, s/n. 918 905 903 / 904, 905 www.rcumariacristina.com

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2 Garden of the Friars and the Queen) Free entrance during opening hours Paseo de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg Paseo de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg, s/n www.patrimonionacional.es 918 905 903 / 904 / 905 www.patrimonionacional.es 8 Casita del Infante (Upper Casita)

3 First House of Trades Useful discount vouchers for all the National Heritage sites availablefor purchase at the Royal Monastry Free entrance to the exhibition rooms Paseo de Carlos III s/n (M-665 road) Cultural Centre and Exhibition Rooms 918 905 626 C/ Floridablanca, 3 / 918 960 772 www.patrimonionacional.es www.sanlorenzodeelescorial.org Madrid About Info Tourist Information Office - Interpretation 9 Casita del Príncipe (Lower Casita) Centre. Calle Grimaldi 4 / 918 905 313 Useful discount vouchers for all the National Heritage www.sanlorenzoturismo.org sites available for purchase at the Royal Monastry 4 Second House of Trades Carretera de la Estación s/n. El Escorial Booking required 918 905 902 / 03 Free entrance to the Our Lady of Grace Sanctuary www.patrimonionacional.es C/ Floridablanca, 5 (Integrated Music Centre, Our Lady of Grace Sanctuary) 10 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Historical-Artistic Complex

5 Third House of Trades Free entrance Itineraries through the 16th and 18th centuries. Signposted C/ Floridablanca, 7 and described buildings. www.patrimonionacional.es

12 13 17 Golf Club 11 Royal Coliseum of Charles III Carretera de Robledo de Chavela s/n C/ Floridablanca 20 / 918 904 411 918 905 111 www.madrid.org/clas_artes/teatros/carlosIII Scheduled guided tours and show programming. http://www.golflaherreria.com

18 Valley of the Fallen 12 House of the families of the Infantes Carlos María Isidro M-600 Road, Km. 1. / 918 905 611 / 918 901 398. and Francisco de Paula www.patrimonionacional.es C/ del Rey 38. Summer Courses Quarters. Surroundings, Crypt, Cross, Benedictine Abbey, Sculpture www.euroforum.es Groups.

13 Abantos Pine Grove Picturesque Landscape 19 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Auditorium Theatre Free entrance C/ Parque Felipe II / 918 900 707. Nature itineraries on foot and by bike. www.teatroauditorioescorial.es. Scheduled guided tours and show programming. 14 Luis Ceballos Arboretum Region of Madrid Centre for Environmental Education. Carretera del monte Abantos s/n / 918 982 132. www.arboretoluisceballos.blogspot.com.es

15 Herrería Forest Free entrance Nature itineraries on foot and by bike.

16 Seat of Philip II (Lookout) Free entrance Signposted and described route adapted for disabled people (for the vision-impaired and wheelchair users).

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SAN LORENZO DE EL ESCORIAL Patron saint festivities from 9 to 15 August. Traditions (giants and January TRADITIONAL NATIVITY SCENE July cabezudos, passacaglias, etc.) AND THREE KINGS PARADE Performances, events and culture demonstrations. Sports activities. Concerts. El Escorial Summit Crossing. Music and fireworks show. February August ESCORIAL SUMMIT CROSSING Declared of Regional Tourist Interest. Agost 15th

March September OUR LADY OF GRACE FESTIVITIES Festival of National Tourist Interest. EASTER Second Sunday of September. Floral Declared of Regional Tourist Interest. tribute. Saying of the Rosary at Dawn. April Organised by the seven brotherhoods October Pilgrims’ procession. Groups in in the Brotherhoods’ Board. Religious traditional suits and adorned artisanal events. Numerous processions carts. Pilgrimage. Regional dancing. through the town streets. Of note are Procession of Our Lady of Grace on the Holy Burial and the Procession of an ox-drawn carriage through to the Silence. May November Sanctuary that bears her name.

PUBLIC NATIVITY SCENE 15 December to 7 January. Over 600 life-sized hand-made traditional June December figures covering more than 5,000m2 of the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Historical-Artistic Complex.

16 17 Hotels Restaurants El Caserío Romantic ambiance and Basque cuisine in three different rooms. Jarana Outdoor sitting café in Plaza del Hotel Victoria Palace**** Hotel de Martín Ayuntamiento. Centrally located, accessible and Reina Victoria, 2 200 m from the Royal Monastery. Right in the historical centre, affordable restaurant. 918 904 119 New contemporary decor in the 78 it boasts 11 rooms in a recently Alarcón, 6 outwards-facing rooms. -10% restored 19th-century building. 676 765 290 Juan de Toledo, 4 Gobernador, 1 [email protected] 918 969 890 918 903 944 -10% off à la carte. Free coffee La Chistera www.nh-hoteles.es www.alojamientodemartin.com with menu -15% -10% Dynamic, jovial and family-friendly vibe. Traditional homemade Los Lanceros Spanish cuisine. Hotel Los Lanceros*** Plaza de Jacinto Benavente, 3 Traditional Mediterranean cuisine In the historical centre, next to 918 903 726 based on seasonal products. Philip II Park and opposite the -10% off à la carte Calvario, 47 Auditorium Theatre.. Calvario, 47 918 908 011 www.restauranteloslanceros.com 918 908 011 El Candil www.loslanceros.com -10% discount. Set menus and -10% off except on special offers special promotions excluded Outdoor sitting café in the historical centre. Reina Victoria, 16 918 904 103 Liqueur sampling after your meal

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Former Soul’s Inn (1768) (‘Antigua Italian cuisine. Surrounded by a forest on Extensive range of a la carte Posada de las Ánimas’). Plaza de Juan Herrera, 1 the side of Mount Abantos. market cuisine. Castilian cuisine: grilled dishes, red 918 997 877 Traditional cuisine with creative, Juan de Toledo, 19 meat, fish and homemade cakes www.081napoli.es contemporary touches. 918 961 313 and pies. -10% off à la carte Magnificent outdoor sitting café . www.restaurantelasar San Antón, 4 Camino Horizontal, s/n tenporelmango.es 918 901 516 918 903 811 -10% off à la carte and daily www.mesonlacueva.com Charolés www.restaurantehorizontal. set menu -10% off à la carte and free orujo com Cosy atmosphere. Outdoor -10% off Monday to Friday sitting café next to the Monastery. Traditional cuisine. Exceptional (except public holidays) Restaurante “Las Viandas” La taberna de Antioquía “cocido madrileño” (typical stew). Classic cuisine with fresh, modern Floridablanca, 24 Restaurant-GASTROBAR. Alaska touches. Outdoor sitting café in 918 905 975 Mariano Benavente nº 5 Plaza del Ayuntamiento. [email protected] Traditional Castilian cuisine 910230159 / 605279662 / Plaza de La Constitución, 2 Gift from the restaurant featuring market products. 625985666 918 900 986 Stunning outdoor sitting café 50 www.antioquiasoul.es www.lasviandas.es m from the Monastery. [email protected] -10% off à la carte Plaza de San Lorenzo, 4 R. C. de Golf La Herrería -10% discount on restaurant 918 904 365 menu space (Antioch menu and Stunning views of the Monastery www.restaurantealaska.com El Sol sale para todos tasting menus included) and golf course. Varied menu. Meat -10% off à la carte and -5% off and fish dishes, “cocido madrileño” - 10% discount on groups (12-24 Seasonal Spanish cuisine. Variety the daily set menu of tapas and larger-sized portions. (typical stew). pax ) Tuesday to Friday Outdoor sitting café in Plaza del Carretera Robledo de Chavela, s/n - 5% discount on groups (12-24 918 905 630 Ayuntamiento. pax ) Weekends and bank Plaza la Constitución, 5 www.golflaherreria.com holidays 918 997 899 Free dessert and coffee for all -10% off à la carte guests

20 21 Isabela Piú Activities Shops Crafts Italian fashion collections. Total looks. Accessories. The Soap Gallery Patriarca, 7, corner to Juan de Villanueva. Cocktail bar Textile, fashion Leyva. Artisan soaps and natural cosmetics. Plaza de la Cruz, 2 and accessories 918 909 039 Rey, 20 www.facebook.com/villanueva. www.facebook.com/isabella. 918 904 517 vinos piu1 www.isabellapiu.amadeus.com [email protected] Have one drink, get the second A Galope -10% off except other special -10% off artisan soaps and one (of the same price) free Men’s and women’s fashion and offers natural cosmetics. Final gift accessories. when passport is full Reina Victoria, 3 SPA - Centro de Agua y Salud 918 908 187 18 years and over. Zaburdón Sports www.agalope.es Dunas Paco Pastel Centre. -10% Outdoor activities and trekking. Homemade cakes. Calle de las Pozas, 183 Leandro Rubio, 7 - 2º B San Antón, 1 918 960 040 La Reineta. Casa de cosas 660 046 657 918 969 437 -25% discount on non-members’ www.dunas-saludenaccion.com Las Pozas, 181. Local 4 fee Decor, fashion, costume jewellery, -10% off wellbeing, training and 918 908 625 accessories and gifts. [email protected] nature activities Rey, 17 -15% off San Lorenzo bread, 918 907 614 -20% off San Lorenzo cake. www.lareineta.es Free 200 g box with the -10% off marked price except purchase of 1 Kg of bizcotela items on special offer, during biscuits sales and Lampe Berger and Nuria Mateos exclusive brands

22 23 Bookshops and Others Pepito Herranz, gifts and souvenirs Cocheras del Rey stationer’s Customised gifts, original and Antique carriages exhibition. El Zaguán Real different ideas and inhouse Rey, 41 designs. 918 960 515 Lauviah, music & books Everything for horse-riding, Rey, 27 www.cocherasdelrey.es hunting, bullfighting, trophies Juan de Leyva, 19 918 904 331 -10% off visit and in store and gifts. 918 997 641 www. colorforyoursoul.com Velázquez, 20 www.lauviah.es -10% 918 907 500 -5% off books, 10% off other [email protected] Automecánica Serrana items -10% off purchases from Bookshop Cocheras – Repair garage. €50 on Hardware store Cea Carretera de Guadarrama, 55 Coliseo Duque de Alba, 7 637 804 450 918 901 847 Out-of-print, rare, unusual Escolor www.redcomercial.peugeot. www.cadena88.com and antique books. Inhouse es/autoser Graphic Design Services. publishing firm. -10% off all items not included -10% off garage work Duque de Alba, 9 Plaza de Jacinto Benavente, 2 in special promotions or sales 918 962 026 918 960 515 www.escolor-servicios- MRW 02639 San Lorenzo www.librosiberia.com graficos.es Free book/s in line with -10% off digital printing Private courier services. purchase amount San Antón, 26 918 903 626 www.mrw.es -20% off RRP for transport on the Peninsula and -7% off for international services

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Cervantes’s home town is an ideal place to explore, wandering the streets and squares, visiting the museums and monuments, eating in any of its fine restaurants, going shopping, enjoying a cup of coffee or a drink as the sun goes down on one of the pavement cafes and purchasing a souvenir in the form of a typical local sweet, such as sugared almonds or costrada (layers of puff pastry and custard with a soft meringue top). We can start at the Regional Archaeological Museum which offers guided tours, or take a trip back to Roman times at the Casa Hippolytus or the Complutum ruins, part of the Region of Madrid’s Archaeological Sites Plan. Must-sees include the Birthplace of Cervantes Museum, where the most human facet of this literary genius is recreated, the University of Alcalá, with its trilingual courtyard and the auditorium in which every April 23 Kings handed the Cervantes award for Literature, and the Corral de Comedias, which offers guided tours in addition to an outstanding range of theatre performances, along with the Interpretation Centre of Cervantes’ Universes and Laredo Palace. In the religious sphere, of note are impressive buildings such as the Magisterial Cathedral and the Las Bernardas Monastery. Finally, nature lovers can enjoy “Los Cerros de Alcalá”, a protected area on the left bank of the Henares River, perfect for hill walking.

Municipal Tourist Information Office www.turismoalcala.es MAD ABOUT INFO Plaza de los Santos Niños, s/n. T. 918 810 634 [email protected]

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1 The Cervantes Birthplace Museum 8 Laredo Palace- Cisnerian Museum Free entrance -10% Calle Mayor, 48 / 918 899 654 Paseo de la Estación, 10. 918 856 487 www.museo-casa-natal-cervantes.org www.visitasguiadas.es 2 Interpretation Centre of Cervantes’ Universes 9 Antiquarium and Archaeological Route - Archbishop’s Palace Free entrance Plaza de Cervantes, s/n / 918 773 253 Free visit, booking required Calle Cardenal Sandoval y Rojas / 918 892 694 www.turismoalcala.es www.turismoalcala.es 3 Saint Mary’s Tower 10 Magisterial Cathedral Free visit, booking required Plaza de Cervantes, s/n Plaza de los Santos Niños, s/n / 918 880 930 918 892 694 www.catedraldealcala.org www.turismoalcala.es 11 Las Bernardas Monastery 4 Regional Archaeological Museum Plaza de las Bernardas, s/n / 918 880 930 - 667 696 323 Free entrance Plaza d e las Bernardas, s/n / 918 796 666 12 Roman City of Complutum www.madrid.org Free entrance Camino del Juncal, s/n / 918 771 750 5 Burgo de Santiuste Interpretation Centre www.turismoalcala.es Free entrance Calle Cardenal Sandoval y Rojas, 3 / 918 884 455 13 Archaelogical site of Casa de Hippolytus www.turismoalcala.es Free entrance Avenida de Madrid, s/n / 918 771 750 6 University. San Ildefonso College www.turismoalcala.es -10% Plaza de San Diego, s/n / 91 885 64 87 14 Los Cerros de Alcalá www.visitasalcala.es Declared a Mount of Public Utility by the Region of Madrid. A nature spot you can visit on foot or by bicycle. 7 Corral de Comedias www.ayto-alcaladehenares.e -10% discount with prior booking Plaza de Cervantes, 15 / 918 821 354 www.corraldealcala.com 30 31 CERVANTES TRAIN Schedule of activities Every Saturday in spring and autumn, enjoy this unique and www.turismoalcala.es exceptional way to visit the town of Alcalá.

CERVANTES FOOD FESTIVAL A selection of restaurants offer cuisine January July based on The Quixote and the Golden Century meals.

August CERVANTES WEEK GASTRONOMY WEEK Festival declared of Regional Tourist February Fomentur restaurants offer quality Interest. Homage to the writer Miguel set menus at special prices with de Cervantes, with innumerable cultural interesting gastronomic suggestions. September activities.

CERVANTES MARKET (from 7 to 12 October) March The largest market of Cervantes time in EASTER (From March 29th to April 6th) Europe. The historical center of Alcalá Festival declared of Regional October recovers the air and ways of the Spanish Tourist Interest. Golden Age for a few days. Exceptional Easter organised by the town’s April Brotherhoods’ Board. XXXI DON JUAN IN ALCALÁ Festival declared of Regional Tourist CERVANTES IN APRIL Interest. October 31 and November 1. The Intense cultural programming related to the most crowded open air theater in Spain. Arts and the Cervantes Award. May November ALCINE. FILM FESTIVAL Spain’s most important short-film festival. CLASSICS IN ALCALÁ Classical Theatre Festival where the June December town recovers the spirit of the 16th ACTS COMMEMORATING THE WORLD HERITAGE DECLARATION which took century. place on 2 December 1998.

32 33 Hotels Hotel Puerta de Alcalá Hotel Cisneros Right by the La Garena business Renovated in 2009, close to the estate and very close to the historical centre, great for tourists Hotel El Encín Golf Hotel Isla de la Garena shopping centre of the same and business people alike. name. Good communications. Paseo Pastrana, 32 Five-star hotel, the only one in the Hotel with SPA and outdoor Fausto Elhuyar, 9 918 882 511 Region of Madrid with its own golf swimming pool, located 5 km from 918 025 460 www.cisneroshotel.com course. the center, next to Isla mall and [email protected] Carretera Nacional II. Exit 34. direct exit A2. -10% Km. 35,600 918 781 670 -10% 918 307 069 www.hotelislagarena.com Evenia boutique Alcalá Hotel www.encingolf.com -10% Hotel Campanile -10% Located in a charming 16th-century Rafaelhoteles Forum Alcalá Its excellent location makes it building. Situated in Alcalá’s lovely perfect for business trips or historical centre and surrounded by a Parador de Alcalá de Henares Located next to the historical holidays to Madrid. Next to the magnificent courtyard. centre of Alcalá. Excellent Renfe station and the Alcalá Cardenal Cisneros, 22 Located in the Ancient Convent communications with Madrid- Hipercor. 918 830 295 of St Thomas, a magnificent 17th Barajas airport and the IFEMA trade Fausto Elhuyar, 3 www.eveniahotels.com century building in the historical fair site, along with the leading 918 025 612 centre of Alcalá. Its restoration has -10% historical and cultural points in the www.campanile.es received numerous international town. awards. -10% Bulgaria, 2 Hotel Ciudad de Alcalá Colegios, 8 912 918 500 918 880 330 www.rafaelhoteles.com Next to the Renfe station and the www.parador.es Hotel Ibis Alcalá La Garena centre of Alcalá de Henares. -10% -10% Cánovas del Castillo, 4 Close to the Alcalá Garena 918 824 745 Hotel Alcalá Plaza shopping centre and Renfe station. www.hotelciudaddealcala.com Hotel AC Alcalá de Henares Adjoining family rooms. -10% Modern hotel close to an important Antonio Suárez, 8 Located in the Henares business commercial and sports zone in the 918 796 181 corridor area, with easy access to town, where you can play paddle www.ibis.com Madrid from the A-2. tennis, have a dip in the pool or -10% Octavio Paz, 25 rent a bicycle. 918 023 970 Hita, 4 www.ac-hotels.com 918 783 400 -10% www.hotelalcalaplaza.com -10% 34 35 Hotel Ibis Budget Alcalá de Henares Hostal Don Juan I Hostal Complutense Restaurants A good low-cost option, with the In the centre of Alcalá, close to the 100 m from the Cisnerian quality and service Ibis hotels are Renfe and bus stations. University, designed for the known for. Don Juan I, 9 traveller’s comfort at affordable A-2, Parque de la Dehesa 918 833 484 prices. 918 796 850 www.hostaldonjuani.com Encomienda, 9 www.ibis.com 918 823 469 -10% Al Andalus -10% www.hostalcomplutense.com -10% Castilian decor, quality produce at Apartamentos Don Juan I Hostal El Val good prices. Wine menu. Infantado, 3 In the centre of Alcalá, close to the Right by the El Val shopping Hostal Cuatro Caños 918 892 140 Renfe and bus stations. centre. A welcoming hostel with all www.alandalusrestaurante.es Don Juan I, 11 Very close to the heart of Alcalá, modern amenities. 918 833 484 next to the bus station. Affordable -10% off à la carte Zaragoza, 2, 4 y 6 www.hostaldonjuani.com prices and comfort. 918 835 958 Divino Figueroa, 10 www.hostalelval.com -10% Alcaravea 918 813 844 -10% www.hostalalcala.com Featuring traditional Spanish Apartamentos Alcalá -10% market cuisine. Garena Tower area. Hostal Miguel de Cervantes Avenida Juan Carlos I, 13 Located in the historic center, just 918 305 430 Located in the heart of the town, 50m from the birthplace of Miguel Hotel El Bedel www.alcaravea.com next to the Cervantes Birthplace de Cervantes. Privileged place to Museum and Calle Mayor. In a pretty, enjoy leisure and culture. Fully A classic hotel in the heart of the -10% off à la carte restored 16th-century building. equipped to feel “at home” city, next to the Plaza de Cervantes Imagen, 12 Calle Ramón y Cajal, 5.º 1 derecha. and the University . Surrounded by Restaurante Cervecería 918 831 277 918 796 191 shops , monuments, leisure and Cruz Blanca Alcalá www.hcervantes.es www.apartamentosalcala.com entertainment. -10% -10% Plaza San Diego, 8 Restaurant. Seasonal menu. 918 886 726 Traditional and creative cuisine. www.hotelelbedel.com Avenida Juan Carlos I, 13 -10% 918 305 533 www.cruzblancaalcala.es -20% off drink list not included.

36 3737 Hostería del Estudiante La Taberna de Rusty La Seda El Patio de Mi casa Located in a 17th-century building. Specialising in tapas and New restaurateurs. Daily set Tapas, Cocktails and Gin Club. With Traditional Castilian cuisine. traditional and Mediterranean menu. Exclusive pavement cafe a outdoor sitting café open all-year Colegios, 3 home-style cooking. Next to Calle in the historical centre, very round. Mayor and Plaza de Cervantes. close to the Cervantes Birthplace Teniente Ruiz, 10 918 880 330 www.paradores.es Del Tinte, 1 Museum. 665 599 048 918 775 205 -10% off à la carte Diego de Torres, 2 -10% off à la carte and daily set menu -10% off à la carte and daily set men -10% off à la carte

La Casa Vieja El Pozo de los Sabores El Sexto Sentido La Posada de la Parra Castilian and seasonal cuisine. Mediterranean home cooking Fusion Spanish/contemporary Trattoria with the purest Traditional Castilian decor. Wood- cuisine in the historical centre. made with love. traditional Italian flavor. Authentic fired oven. Francisco Díaz, 1 Carmen Descalzo, 18 restaurant out of the simplistic San Felipe Neri, 7 918 822 932 910 280 574 / 695 96 96 18 kitchen. 918 836 281 www.restaurantesextosentido.es www.elpozodelossabores.es Plaza de los Irlandeses, 4 www.larutadelosmesones.com -10% off the touristic menu -10% carta 619 84 39 02 -10% off à la carte and tasting menu -10% carta Las Cuadras de Rocinante Francesco´s Pizza Miguel de Cervantes La Cúpula In the style of Cervantes, located Quality pizzas in the centre of next to the Cervantes Birthplace Traditional cuisine, specialising Traditional Castilian cuisine. Alcalá. Museum. Spanish Golden Age in fresh meat and fish, next to the Located in the church of an Libreros, 15 period decor. Cervantes Birthplace Museum. old Capuchin college/convent. 918 328 317 Carmen Calzado, 1 Imagen, 12 Santiago, 18 www.francescopizza.es 918 800 888 918 831 277 91 830 73 91 -10% off à la carte www.mesonlascuadrasderocinante.es www.hcervantes.es www.lacupularestaurante.net -10% off à la carte and tasting menu -10% off à la carte -10% off à la carte

Gringo Viejo Las Retintas La Esquina Complutense Nino Specialising in Mexican and In the heart of the historical Gastronomic Group. Located in a Restaurant and Tapas Bar in the traditional Spanish cuisine. Next centre. Breakfast, tapas, daily set beautiful, restored small palace in historical centre. Traditional cuisine. to Plaza de Cervantes. Outdoor menu, a la carte menu, drinks the centre of the town. Traditional Mayor, 70 sitting café open all-year round. cuisine. and cocktails. Outdoor sitting café 918 883 000 Ramón y Cajal, 8 Ángel, 1 y 3 open in summer. Plaza de los Irlandeses, 9 918 788 901 91 882 73 90 -10%off à la carte 91 0 016 824 - 10% off à la carte and daily set menu www.laesquinacomplutense.com -10% off à la carte -10% off à la carte and tasting menu 38 39 Noah Santo Tomás del Parador de Alcalá Vinoteca Restaurante Tempranillo Re-Mayor 79

Gastropub and Gin Club in the Typical Spanish Golden Age Restaurant with a pleasant Women’s fashion. historical centre. Extensive wine cuisine, traditional with fresh, ambiance and exquisite decor. Mayor, 79 menu and avant-garde cuisine. modern touches and typical Wine tastings and exhibitions. 918 836 495 Cerrajeros, 14 desserts. Opposite the Magisterial -5% 910 138 975 Colegios, 8 Cathedral. -10% off à la carte and daily set menu 918 880 330 Plaza de los Santos Niños, 5. www.paradores.es 911 257 812 Teresa Tello -10% off the Parador menu -10% off à la carte and daily set menu Restaurante El Encín Golf Bags and accessories. Next to the El Encín Golf Course. Mayor, 72 Restaurante Thai Rack Charlotte Vintage Café Carretera Nacional II. Exit 34. 918 774 593 Km. 35,600. Asian restaurant with a children’s In front of the Cathedral -5% 918 307 069 play area. Magistral , Gastrobar with www.encingolf.es Avenida de Europa, s/n breakfast, tapas, snacks , drinks and cocktails menu . Wine and -10% 918 838 116 Un lugar en el Mundo gintonic list. Outdoor Terrace. -10% C/Victoria, 3 Costume jewellery and glass Restaurante Hotel Isla de la Garena 918 777 909 beads. www.charlottealcaladehenares.es Mayor, 101 Quality Spanish cuisine. Tapelia 918 821 669 Galileo Galilei, 18 -10% Specialising in rice dishes and www. 918 781 670 Mediterranean cuisine. Next to unlugarenelmundobypaula. www.hotelislagarena.com Plaza de Cervantes. Outdoor blogspot.com -10% off à la carte and daily set menu. sitting café open all-year round. -5% Drinks not included Ramón y Cajal, 8 Shops 918 880 740 -10% off à la carte and daily set menu Mineralia Restaurante Macande Textile, fashion Costume jewellery and glass Specialising in home-style cooking Temple Bar Street and accessories beads. with set menus during the week Mayor, 38 bis and on weekends. Large outdoor The only official Guinness Irish Pub 918 831 554 Luca More Outlet sitting café open in summer. in Alcalá. www.mineralia.com Corral de la Sinagoga s/n Avenida Juan Carlos I, 13 Outlet store with leading brands in -5% (access by Calle Mayor 53-57) 918 305 547 men’s and women’s wear. 91 883 38 09 www.templebarstreet.es Mayor, 83 -10% off à la carte and daily set menu -10% off à la carte 918 831 784 40 -5% 41 By Diva Decorative items Gourmet food Tourist companies Lingerie. and gifts and confectionery Mayor, 91 Promoción Turística de Alcalá 918 203 318 Berakah Esencias del Gourmet www.bydiva.net Guided tours around historical Alcalá. Guided two-hour -5% San Felipe Neri, Local 3 Gourmet products: wines, Iberian trips around the town’s most 918 798 052 products and selected sweets. emblematic places. Mayor, 52 -5% 918 821 354 Royal Sherry 918 20 0 4 01 www.alcalaturismo.com Spanish fashion labels for men, -5% Capitel -10% discount with prior women and children. booking Plaza de los Santos Niños, 5 Mayor, 74 918 775 161 918 890 277 Traditional Sweet Shop Cervantes www.valecuatro.com -5% -5% Typical local sweets. Mayor, 33 Cervantalia Turismo Teatral Stationery Shop Ramírez 918 776 860 Bookshops and stationer’s Bicibus tourist activity. A fun way -5% Stationery, gifts and pens. to explore the town, on a special Mayor, 101 bike for 17 people, pedalling and Bookshop Cervantes 918 880 265 enjoying tapas. Charming bookshop decorated -5% Cake Shop Yolmar 918 882 566 with antiques. www.cervantalia.com Typical local sweets and desserts. Ramón y Cajal, 10 -10% discount with prior Ronda de Pescadería, 14 918 880 568 Riverton Hall 918 812 970 booking www.lalibreriadejavier.com A wonderful place in the birthplace -5% -5% of Cervantes, to find decorative Alcala Bikes items and gifts with character. Health and beauty Calle Mayor, 70 Cosmen Alcalá Bicycle tour through the historic 910 847 029 center of Alcala de Henares in Soap gallery El Perroflauta -5% High cafeteria, breakfast pastries and 2h45m. Bicycle Rental.. specializing in quality natural bakery C/Teniente Ruiz, 2 Artisan soaps, homemade natural products. 912 657 867 cosmetics and gift baskets. C/Mayor, 92 www.alcalabikes.es Mayor, 64 918 779 530 -25% booking 918 827 962 www.facebook.com/callemayor92 -5% -5% 42 43 Aranjuez

On the banks of the Tajo River, Aranjuez was the site the Bourbons chose to establish their spring residence as an administrative framework of the Royal Sites established by the itinerant Court. Together with the widely admired palace gardens, with their great botanical variety, the natural setting that surrounds the town has also been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Essential visits include the Royal Palace which offers guided tours, the Royal Barge Museum, the Casa del Labrador and the 200-year-old Bullring in the Historical Centre which has been declared a Historical/ Artistic Complex. A stroll through the Prince, Island and Flowerbed Gardens evokes the melodies that the master Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo dedicated to them in his famous Concierto de Aranjuez.

To really get to grips with the town you will need more than a day, as on top of the Palace and its gardens there are the areas around the Tajo River and the historical groves and orchards which in the past provided food to the Court and the produce of which we can today sample in the delicious dishes prepared by the local restaurants, some of them Michelin-starred.

In spring and autumn, catch the Strawberry Train to the town, which departs from the old Delicias station on the weekends. However, any time of year is good to discover its natural environment on foot, bike or horseback.

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1 Royal Palace. Royal Barge Museum 9 Royal Theater of Charles III 918 910 740 918 924 386 [email protected] www.teatroaranjuez.es 2 Real Casa del Labrador 10 Abastos Market 918 910 740 918 911 663

[email protected] [email protected] 3 Bullring and Bullfighting Museum 11 Constitución Square Historical/Artistic Monument 918 910 427 918 910 427 [email protected] [email protected] 12 Isabel de Farnesio Cultural Centre 4 Wine Cellars Real Cortijo 918 924 386 Historical/Artistic Monument 915 357 735 [email protected] [email protected] 13 San Pascual Convent 5 Wine Cellars El Regajal 918 910 427 El Regajal-Mar de Ontígola Nature Reserve [email protected] 913 078 903 14 Godoy Palace [email protected] 918 910 427 6 Joaquín Rodrigo Monument [email protected] Joaquín Rodrigo, Marquis of Aranjuez Gardens, rests 15 Alpajés Church here alongside his wife Victoria Kamhi in the Aranjuez family vault. 918 910 427 www.joaquin-rodrigo.com [email protected] 7 Mariblanca Square 16 Aranjuez Waterwheel 918 910 427 918 910 427 [email protected] [email protected]

8 Royal Chapel of St Anthony 17 Rusiñol Arbor 918 910 427 918 910 427 [email protected] 48 [email protected] 49 Schedule of activities ROYAL COLISEUM OF CHARLES III ANNUAL PROGRAMMING Check programme highlights at www. cultura/aranjuez.es

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February TAPAS ROUTE AND GASTRONOMIC EVENTS August MOTÍN FESTIVITIES Spring-autumn Declared of International Tourist Interest. 918 923 050 First weekend in September. www.aranjuez.es www.aranjuez.es March September 5TH TRADE, INDUSTRY AND SERVICES FAIR STRAWBERRY TRAIN (spring, autumn) Brings together 50 exhibitors representing the most characteristic A mainstay of Madrid culture and activities of the sector. recreation, includes the journey in the historical train and a full schedule of April October TAPAS ROUTE AND GASTRONOMIC EVENTS activities in Aranjuez. Spring-autumn 33rd ALFARANJUEZ CRAFT FAIR 918 923 050 Spain’s second-largest and oldest www.aranjuez.es pottery fair. May November ST FERDINAND FEAST DAYS 30 May. Traditional St Ferdinand Bullfight

21ST ANCIENT MUSIC FESTIVAL (May June) June International festival, principal platform. December SPRING CONCERTS (June) Featuring the municipal band, held outdoors in the historical Plaza de San Antonio. Free entrance. 50 51 Hotels Real Hostel Asador El Corral de La Abuela Recently refurbished. Specialists in meat dishes, roast Infantas, 4 lamb and suckling pig. Own wine 918 090 369 cellar. www.hostalrealaranjuez.com C/ de la Reina, 2 Nh Príncipe de La Paz Hotel El Cocherón Hotel -10% 918 920 237 www.elcorraldelaabuela.es Located opposite the Royal Palace, A stone’s throw from the Royal -10% a few metres from the Gardens. Palace and Gardens. Camping Internacional San Antonio, 22 Montesinos, 22 918 099 222 918 754 350 Enjoy an unforgettable stay. Bonavia www.nh-hoteles.es www.elcocheron1919.com Carretera Antigua N IV km 46 Traditional cuisine from the north -10% -10% 918 911 395 www.campingaranjuez.com and Aranjuez; portions. Suitable for people with Coeliac Disease. -10% discount in low season Barceló Hotel Jardín de Aranjuez Hotel Postas ,20 626 452 237 In an exceptional setting to relax Located on one of the town’s main [email protected] and unwind. avenues. -10% Plaza de la Unesco, 2 C/ del Príncipe, 26 918 099 399 918 754 207 Restaurants www.barcelo.com www.hoteljardindearanjuez.com Cookery -10% -10% Traditional cuisine. Right in the historical heart. Discount on à la Alegría de La Huerta Don Manuel Hotel Santa Marta Hostel carte. Traditional cuisine in a pleasant 918 011 336 / 609 27 58 91 Close to places of interest such as Modern rooms. setting next to the river. [email protected] Infantas, 19 the Royal Barge Museum. Carretera Madrid, 4 -10% C/ del Príncipe, 71 918 924 767 918 912 938 918 754 086 www.hostal-rte-santamarta.com www.laalegriadelahuerta.com www.donmanuelhotel.com -10% -10% off the “Legacy Cities” Gastrobar Almíbar -10% menu Traditional Aranjuez cuisine. Almíbar, 138 918 910 097 www.restaurantealmibar.es -10%

52 53 El Castillo Dubliner Irish Coffee La Estrella de Aranjuez Restaurante Cheers

Inside the Prince Garden. Tourist area, pleasant vibe. Quality fresh products goes into Traditional cuisine next to Alpajés Camino de Colmenar, s/n Avenida del Príncipe, 26 every dish. Church. (Jardín del Principe) 918 011 529 Postas, 14 (pedestrian street) Principe, 55 918 913 000 www.thedublineririshcoffee.com 918 918 302 / 630 743 525 91 891 32 64 www.elcastillo1806.com -10% www.laestrelladearanjuez.com [email protected] -10% -10% off à la carte. Free shots -10% off à la carte

Góngora Carême La Italiana Restaurante Quid In the heart of the historical Two outdoor sitting café with centre. Traditional cuisine. Capitán Retro-style café, opened in 1956. Traditional cuisine. exceptional views of the Palace. Angosto Gómez San Antonio, 53 Avenida del Príncipe, 5 Avda. de Palacio, 3 Castrillón, 21 91 891 22 50 918 913 394 918 926 486 918 918 290 [email protected] www.restaurantequid.com www.caremejesusdelcerro.com www.gongorarestaurante.es -10% off meals and afternoon -10% -10% -10% teas

Rana Verde Casa José Jardín del Príncipe Medinaceli Palace Privileged location next to Prince Tradition, innovation, exquisite Menus adapted to all customer Garden. customer service. Michelin Star. requirements. Extensive range of signature C/ de la Reina, 1 Carrera de Andalucía, 32 C/ de la Reina, 6 cuisine. Specialists in roast dishes. 918 911 325 918 911 488 918 754 160 In the heart of the historical centre. www.elranaverde.com Gobernador,62 www.casajose.es www.jardindelprincipe.com -10% -10% -10% 910 135 294 www.restaurante palaciodemedinaceli.com Santa Marta Casa Pablo La Cava Real -10% Traditional cuisine. Blends traditional and market Rooms with views of the Isabel II Calle de las Infantas, 19 contemporary cuisine, tasting Garden. Entreamigos 918 924 767 menu. Real, 1 www.hostal-rte-santamarta.com Traditional homemade and Almíbar, 42 918 924 704 -10% 918 911 451 www.lacavareal.es Lebanese cuisine. Carretera de Andalucía, 62 www.casapablo.net -10% off à la carte 626 163 914 / 918 915 679 -10% [email protected] 54 -10% off à la carte 55 Vivaldi Bullfighting Museum Colores Series Excursions Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Guided tour around the 200 Gallery with exhibitions and the Principe, 30 year-old Bullring and Bullfighting sale of regional products. Free around Aranjuez 918 754 124 Museum. entrance. [email protected] Avenida de Plaza de Toros s/n C/ Del Rey, 3 -10% off à la carte 918 910 427 911 198 644 [email protected] www.seriecolores.com Excursions Aranjuez Group’s reduced entrance fee -10% off gift items and Bodegas Discounts apply to restaurant, Guided tours around Aranjuez, the Ercavio wine not coffee; events excluded. Royal Palace and Gardens. Wine Cellars El Regajal Gonzalo Chacón, 60 685 566 148 Guided tour around the wineries Cuadras Bella Vista www.excursionesaranjuez.com in the El Regajal-Mar de Ontígola -10% Nature Reserve. Horseback trails around the Activities Carretera de Andalucía, km 50,5 Aranjuez Historical Groves. An 913 078 903 unforgettable adventure for Focus Aranjuez [email protected] beginners and experts alike. Tourist boat (El Curiosity) www.elregajal.es Ojalvo, s/n Original guided routes. Led by a -10% off the tour 629 41 01 00 landscape architect. Thematic 45-minute trips along Infantas, 77, 1º, puerta 4 the Tajo River. Drinks and show -5% off “El Regajal” wine www.cuadrabellavista.com 636 864 536 included. -10% www.focusaranjuez.es Departure: Barcas Bridge (next to the Canoeing Club) Wine Cellars Real Cortijo -20% 918 91 5 923 / 685 566 148 Guided tour around the Bodegas www.elcuriosity.com Carlos III, the only Royal wine Rutas Eti -15% cellar in Spain. Discover the history and nature of León Ruiz Ruiz, s/n Aranjuez on bike. 915 357 735 Santisima Trinidad, 8 Madrid www.realcortijo.com 914 461 497 -10% off the guided tour to the www.estudiosterritoriales.net/ winery Cicloturismo.html -15% off Madrid Homet 2004 -5% and 2005 designation of origin wine (standard 750 mL Bordeaux bottle) 56 57 Tourist Train Sankara Shops A journey around the Historical Botanical and Nature Survival Centre and the Prince Garden. routes. Departs from: Silvela Palace. Ibiza, 4 Abastos Market La Montaña Business Centre. 918 914 350 Patrimonio Mundial, 7 oficina 53 www.sankara.es 902 088 089 The classic commercial centre -10% www.arantour.com of Aranjuez is located in an emblematic building in the heart -10% of the town. With over 100 stalls Danco Aventura boasting typical products, mostly food produce, of great quality and Turmismo An adventure amongst centuries- variety, and a restaurant area in the old trees, multi-adventure track Guided tours around the Cultural old market courtyard. and canoeing along the Tajo River. Landscape Gardens and Historical/ Plaza de la Constitución, s/n Artistic Complex. Finca Soto del Parral M-318 km 1,2 918 911 663 Almansa, 20 918 938 457 www.mercaranjuez.es 629 572 136 www.dancoaventura.com -3% www.rutasporaranjuez.es -10% -20%

Visitaranjuez Servitur Guided tours daily 11:30, 16:30 Guided tours around the Cultural and night rute . No. 1 Attraction on Landscape Gardens and Historical/ TripAdvisor. We tell the story for Artistic complex. you to live it. Profesora Modesto Navarro, 2 699 649 510 646 374 638 www.visitaranjuez.com www.servituraranjuez.com -20% y precios especiales para -20% grupos

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