The origin of the hot air balloon in Spain dates back to the 18th centurywhen this revolutionary means of transport began to roam the skies of Europe.
Inspired by the Montgolfier brothers in France, the balloon arrived in Spain in 1783, shortly after its first flight in the neighboring country.
At that time, flying in a balloon was an exclusive spectacle that attracted nobility and royalty. However, over time it developed into a popular fascination that continues to this day.
Where is it and how much does it cost?
One of the events that continues this tradition is the Aranjuez Balloon Festivala Madrid city with a rich history dating back to the times of the Catholic Monarchs.
This city, famous for its cultural heritage and its splendid gardens, has been declared Cultural landscape heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 2001. The Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its natural surroundings have been a refuge for Spanish royalty since the 16th century.
This weekend, October 5 and 6, the skies of Aranjuez will be filled with color with its annual hot air balloon festival.
This event, organized by “The Balloon Company”, has become an unmissable event for lovers of this means of transport, where you can see impressive balloons flying in the sky at dawn and participate in activities family.
In addition, the festival is freeallowing locals and visitors to enjoy the experience at no cost.
Although hot air ballooning has centuries of history in Spain, events like this continue to attract people of all ages, celebrating the magic of flight in the skies.
