Day Trips

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No place is Spain is too far to get to from Madrid. Thanks to its fantastic location in the centre of the country and an excellent transport network, your visit to Madrid can include a getaway to a charming Spanish village such as Buitrago del Lozoya or a UNESCO world heritage site like the city of El Escorial. Make the most of your stay in the Spansh capital to explore some of Spain's best kept secrets and discover a wonderful variety of local cuisines.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Alcalá de Henares

Discover the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes and the old Universidad Complutense, a World Heritage Town that is closely tied to the history of the Spanish language.

Aranjuez

Visit the Palace and the Gardens of the Royal Site and Town of Aranjuez, a town close to Madrid which has historically been linked to royalty.

Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Visit one of the greatest architectural examples of the Spanish Golden Age, a monumental complex commissioned by Philip II.

Toledo

Quickly reached from Madrid, Toledo shows how Jews, Muslims and Christians could live together in harmony.

Segovia

Discover the spectacular aqueduct and enjoy the food of this World Heritage city.

Ávila

Discover the amazing walls and the cathedral of this Medieval city where Jews, Christians and Muslims used to live together.

Salamanca

The monumental city, home to a centuries-old university, is in the World Heritage Site list.

Cuenca

This city-come-landscape famous for its “Hanging Houses” is less than one hour from Madrid by train.

Córdoba

Next time you come to Madrid, don’t miss the chance to visit the mosque in the most important city of Al-Andalus, Córdoba.

Hayedo de Montejo (Sierra del Rincón)

The only beech forest of the Madrid Community, Biosphere Reserve and the Unesco Natural World Heritage Site can be visited all year thanks to the guided tours led by the experts.

Other places worth visiting

Buitrago de Lozoya

Past the banks of the river Lozoya, stout walls rise to protect the Medieval town of this enchanting village.

La Granja de San Ildefonso

French formal gardens, monumental fountains, glass factories, beautiful landscapes and delicious judiones beans. There’s much more to La Granja than just its palace.

Chinchón

A time-honoured Plaza Mayor, a tower without a church and a church without a tower, an anisette festival and the best of Castilian cuisine await visitors to this charming town.

Navalcarnero

A 500-year-old royal town with lots of tourist attractions and interesting cultural events, just 30km away from Madrid.

Patones

Consisting of two settlements: the modern Patones de Abajo (Lower) and ancient Patones de Arriba (Upper). Patones de Arriba is a unique and quaint town constructed entirely out of black slate.

Manzanares El Real

One of the most charming towns in the Guadarrama National Park and most visited by the tourists with monumental gems like Mendoza Castle.

Rascafría

Rascafría is a great place to visit as it has a beautiful natural surroundings and one of the most beautiful monasteries in Spain.

Torrelaguna

The birthplace of famous people like Cardinal Cisneros has an interesting old town declared National Historic and Artistic Heritage Site.

Villarejo de Salvanés

Situated only 50 km from Madrid, it is a town with glorious past and its most famous icon is the Keep, but it is also known for its Film Museum, its oil and wines.

Colmenar de Oreja

Situated around 50 km from Madrid, Colmenar de Oreja offers wonderful architecture, cultural events and is situated in one of the most famous wine-growing areas of the region.