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Quick list of Madrid’s best getaways:



Alcalá de Henares, which is the birthplace of the famous Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes. 

Aranjuez: The city is known for its Royal Palace and gardens which served as inspiration to the composer Joaquín Rodrigo for his Aranjuez Concert


Avila: historic town called surrounded by an old medieval wall


Buitrago de Lozoya: a town with a nice castle and a large reservoir


Cercedilla: town with mountains that are great for hiking 


Cuenca: town with amazing sights and cool hanging houses and lamb


El Escorial: the historical residence of the King of Spain


Rascafría: amazing for the lovers of nature


Segovia: famous for its historic buildings, including three main landmarks: its midtown Roman aqueduct, its cathedral, and the castle, which served as one of the templates for Walt Disney's Cinderella Castle. 


Historical capital of Castille, Toledo: known as the "Imperial City" because it was the main venue of the court of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in Spain, and as the "City of the Three Cultures" for the cultural influences of Christians, Muslims, and Jews reflected in its history.


Barcelona
which is around 3 hours away on a speed train.

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