Madrid

Day Trips from Madrid

Madrid, Spain's vibrant capital, serves as a perfect base for exploring historic cities, royal palaces, and stunning natural landscapes.

6 destinationsSpain
Toledo

Toledo

UNESCO medieval city known as the "City of Three Cultures"

70 km from Madrid
1 hour
30 minutes

Why Should You Go?

Step into a living museum where three ancient cultures coexisted, with stunning medieval architecture and breathtaking views over the Spanish countryside.

Segovia

Segovia

UNESCO city with Roman aqueduct and fairy-tale castle

90 km from Madrid
1 hour 15 minutes
30 minutes

Why Should You Go?

Marvel at one of the world's best-preserved Roman aqueducts and explore a fairy-tale castle that inspired Disney's Cinderella Castle.

Salamanca

Salamanca

Golden sandstone university city with stunning Plaza Mayor

210 km from Madrid
2 hours 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes

Why Should You Go?

Experience one of Europe's most beautiful plazas and explore a university city where Christopher Columbus once sought support for his voyages.

Cuenca

Cuenca

UNESCO city with famous "Hanging Houses" on cliff edges

165 km from Madrid
2 hours
1 hour

Why Should You Go?

Witness architectural marvels that seem to defy gravity with medieval houses hanging precariously over dramatic gorges.

Zaragoza

Zaragoza

Historic Aragonese capital with famous basilica and Roman heritage

325 km from Madrid
3 hours 30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes

Why Should You Go?

Discover a major pilgrimage destination with stunning Baroque architecture, Roman ruins, and the legendary apparition site of the Virgin Mary.

Valencia

Valencia

Mediterranean city famous for paella and futuristic architecture

355 km from Madrid
3 hours 45 minutes
1 hour 40 minutes

Why Should You Go?

Experience the birthplace of paella while exploring futuristic architecture and enjoying beautiful Mediterranean beaches all in one day.