Quinta del Duque del Arco
Park Historic aristocratic estate with formal gardens near Madrid
Historic landscaped estate on Madrid’s outskirts with 19th-century gardens and a small palace; visited for period architecture, garden walks and local historical interest.
How to Get to Quinta del Duque del Arco #
The quinta is reached from Madrid by car along the A-4 toward Aranjuez (about 50-60 km south of central Madrid). From Aranjuez town centre it is a short local drive or a 20-30 minute walk; regional buses from Plaza de España in Madrid serve Aranjuez station, from which local taxis can finish the trip.
Tips for Visiting Quinta del Duque del Arco #
- Check ahead for visiting hours; parts of historic quitas around Madrid are sometimes closed to the public.
- Wear sturdy shoes-the estate paths are uneven and can be muddy after rain.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its gardens if travelling from Madrid.
Best Time to Visit Quinta del Duque del Arco #
A historic private quinta (country estate) in the Aranjuez area of the Community of Madrid, associated with aristocratic gardens and 18th-19th-century landscape design.
Weather & Climate near Quinta del Duque del Arco #
Quinta del Duque del Arco's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 52 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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