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.
Quinta del Duque del Arco at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 1° - 10° | 4° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Good | 2° - 12° | 6° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.5h |
| March | Very Good | 4° - 15° | 9° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 12° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 14° - 27° | 21° | 25 mm | some cloud | 46% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 32° | 24° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 35% | 2.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 11 mm | mostly sunny | 36% | 2.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 13° - 27° | 20° | 27 mm | some cloud | 48% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 5° - 14° | 8° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Good | 2° - 10° | 5° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
