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Entrance of the Prado Museum
Day Trips from Madrid

Do you really need to visit the Prado Museum?

So, you are coming to Madrid! Great! But you still need to decide the things to do with your limited time, and you have probably heard about the great museums that we have here. 📅 How many days do you have in Madrid? Just one? If you only have one Read more…

By Esther Almena, 5 monthsJanuary 28, 2022 ago
Day Trips from Madrid

Visit The Valley of the Fallen

Built between 1940 and 1958, the Valley of the Fallen is a monument that impresses with its size and history. It is part of the recent history of Spain and even today continues to generate controversy. There are differences that still divide some Spaniards, in their religious beliefs, politics and Read more…

By Esther Almena, 6 yearsJune 19, 2016 ago
Real Sitio de la Granja de San Ildefonso
Day Trips from Madrid

La Granja in Segovia: gardens and fountains

The Royal Palace of la Granja de San Ildefonso is located in the province of Segovia. It was built in 1721 in the name of Philip V of Spain, who had a fondness of French-style palaces, which were very different to the old Alcázar. Since it was built, it’s been Read more…

By Esther Almena, 6 yearsFebruary 29, 2016 ago
Day Trips from Madrid

🏛 6 UNESCO sites very close to Madrid

Madrid has only been the capital of Spain since the 16th century. Beforehand, it had been a relatively minor town, but strategically well-positioned. Because of that, history has left us with some beautiful relics around Madrid. Here are 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites, all about an hour’s drive from Madrid Read more…

By Esther Almena, 6 yearsJanuary 22, 2016 ago
Day Trips from Madrid

El Escorial Monastery, Palace and Mausoleum

Useful Information to visit El Escorial El Escorial Monastery and Palace is located in a town called San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 60km from Madrid. Entrance fee is 10€ It opens from Tuesday to Sunday at 10am. Closed on Mondays On Sundays there are religious services so is very difficult Read more…

By Esther Almena, 7 yearsNovember 7, 2015 ago
Segovia from Madrid private tour
Day Trips from Madrid

Things to see in Segovia

Segovia is UNESCO World Heritage and is only 90 km from Madrid, next to the mountains. Is a picturesque town surrounded by medieval city walls and two rivers. The landscape and architecture are definitely worth a visit if you have some days in Madrid. Segovia Roman Aqueduct This magnificent work on Read more…

By Esther Almena, 7 yearsSeptember 29, 2015 ago
Day Trips from Madrid

Alcalá de Henares

Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, The Golden Age… Alcalá de Henares is bursting with history. Visit today this vibrant university town, home of Cervantes. Excursions from Madrid. University and Historic Precinct of Alcalá de Henares is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The old city of Alcala de Henares In the eleventh Read more…

By Esther Almena, 9 yearsSeptember 6, 2013 ago
Plaza mayor de Chinchon
Day Trips from Madrid

Chinchon

Chinchon is a beautiful town that is located just 45km from Madrid and 22km from Aranjuez. It’s perfect to visit it on a sunny day as we did. Breaf history of Chinchon Ruins of the Neolithic Iberian city have been found as well as Roman ruins and Arab irrigation systems. Read more…

By Esther Almena, 9 yearsMay 23, 2013 ago

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