Madrid is a wonderful city full of life. From the world-class museums and art galleries to the lively plazas and cafés, there is plenty to keep visitors in the city entertained for way more than a weekend. But what about further afield?
As a Madrid resident myself, I have spent a lot of time exploring the fringes of the city and the nearby neighbours, so I thought I would put together some of my top recommendations and share the best day trips from Madrid.
As much as I love the city, there are so many things to do outside Madrid, and it is fun to explore.
The Madrid Mountains are full of traditional villages, Spain’s wine country is not far away, and with the high-speed trains, it may surprise you what you can fit into a day trip.
My list will be a mixture of cities near Madrid that you can easily reach by public transport as well as things to do in surrounding towns and villages that you may need to hire a car for. For each recommendation, I have also included information…
