Two years ago we visited Barcelona and the Costa Del Sol. We are landing in Madrid late September and we are trying to plan the best of Spain with Madrid as the Hub. Suggestions welcomed. We thought perhaps to stay in Madrid the whole time and take day tours but perhaps we should venture elsewhere. So many wonderful seasoned travelers on this board!! Suggestions appreciated.
Posted by
Chicago
1942 posts
With six days, you could spend all your time in Madrid and environs.
My must sees:
-Prado
-Reina Sofia museum to see Picasso's Guernica
-One of the city markets-San Miguel Market is touristy yet fun.
-Walking tour of Madrid city center
-Exploring the Retiro Park
-Exploring a neighborhood outside the city centre
-daytrip to Segovia and another to Toledo
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
Ten Day Trips From Madrid (alphabetically)
- Alcalá de Henares
- Aranjuez
- Avila
- Chinchón
- Cuenca
- El Escorial
- Guadalajara
- Manzanares el Real
- Segovia
- Toledo
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
Within the city ...
• 2 smaller museums - Sorolla & Lazaro Galdiano.
• 2 Royal convents - Las Descalzas Reales & Encarnacian.
Posted by
OP
6 posts
Thank you some wonderful ideas and I think we will stay, then in Madrid and tour around the area.
I appreciate and will study all of the suggested things to see!!
Suzy
Posted by
OP
6 posts
Avila looks wonderful and I am definitely adding that to the list. Manzanares el Real also looks like it would be worthwhile to visit. Thank you for making a list of town that I can research.
Suzy
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
6507 posts
If you enjoy castles, there’s a nice one in Manzanares. Avila is nice for a half day, but nice to visit. You can get a great view of the city and walls from cuatro postes outside of town. Without a car, it may be to further than you want to walk.