El Pardo Royal Palace

Very much enjoyed the visit, especially a few of the unique tapestries.
There is no English tour but the tickets were not too expensive, so we didn’t mind joining the tour en español.
The garden is a work in progress, but quiet and pleasant with a very nice info board about arboriculture.

Located just outside Madrid, Spain, Palacio de El Pardo is a hidden gem steeped in history.
With its stunning architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens, the palace offers visitors a glimpse into Spain's regal past. It is visited with a guided tour so I will recommend to check entrance times.
We were lucky as good there 5 min before one tour was about to start and there were still places available.

The palace tour is very interesting.
The palace itself is large and different sections were constructed at different periods so it has a variety of features and styles across the building. The artwork is beautiful, the rooms being covered in tapestries in lieu of paintings.
These seem to hold their colour better than old paintings, giving them a vibrancy that you don't normally see in such an attraction. It was also interesting to hear how Franco used the palace and see some of the rooms he used.