I will be in Madrid for 5 nights between Christmas and New Year's Day. Any ideas for an interesting day trip?
Posted by
Winnipeg, Canada
111 posts
You can try El Escoriel, Segovia or the very popular day trip Toledo. Toledo is a 35 min fast train ride in Madrid.
Posted by
Lima
31 posts
Although it is a bit further away...you might want to head out to Salamanca. Beautiful City which houses the oldest university in the world. Charming City, many sites to see...and a beautiful sunset over the river and Cathedral...marvelous view. And as an added bonus..GREAT NIGHT LIFE.
Posted by
Atlanta
3262 posts
Salamanca would be my recommendation as well. We took a bus from the station near the Conde de Casal Metro station (bus station is also named Conde de Casal.) It's about a 2.5 hour trip--maybe a bit far for a day trip but it's a lovely small city and worth considering.
Posted by
Austin, TX
24 posts
I'd recommend Toledo. The catedral is amazing and worth the short jaunt from Madrid. We had lunch/dinner at Cason Lopez de Toledo on a Rick Steves' board suggestion. It was a wonderful setting and great food! http://www.casontoledo.com/
Segovia is also amazing, though a little farther away. The Alcazar and aquaduct are worth seeing.
Posted by
Anaheim, CA, USA
1455 posts
Take a look at Maribel's guides.
She has some great tips on day trips, etc.
http://www.maribelsguides.com/