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Cities surrounding Madrid for Day-tripsToledoPopulation: 59.600 Due to its geographic situation Madrid is the perfect base for your daytrips to outlying towns and villages. Toledo, Ávila, Segovia, El Escorial and the nearby Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caidos), Salamanca, Aranjuez are all interesting places to visit, with timeless historic town centres, excellent museums and ancient monuments. Only 70 km south of Madrid is Toledo a World Heritage city. The city of Toledo is the capital of the province of the same name and is also the capital of the Autonomous Community called Castilla-La Mancha. The city is located at 529 metres above sea level in the Castilian meseta (plateau). The city’s historic centre is one of the largest in Spain with more than 100 monuments due to its long and interesting history. In December 1987 UNESCO declared Toledo a World Heritage city in recognition of its unique history: In the past the city was host to Christian, Islamic and Hebrew culture. This is especially reflected in its architecture - being almost impossible to walk its streets without coming across an ancient mosque, a Gothic or Mudejar church, a Romanesque or Visigothic structure, a synagogue, or a Renaissance palace. http://www.guiatoledo.com/ SegoviaSegovia is the capital of the province with the same name lying in the Autonomous Community called Castilla y León. It is situated next to the Community’s capital called Valladolid and only 87 km away from Madrid. It lies 750 metres above sea level and its highest peak reaches up to 2,430 metres. Segovia has a long history and it’s monuments show evidence of Celtic, Roman and Germanic ancestry. The most famous landmark in Segovia is its aqueduct (“Acueducto”) an inheritance of Segovia’s Roman times. It also has an impressive castle the so-called “Alcazár”. http://www.segovia.es/ San Lorenzo del EscorialSan Lorenzo del Escorial lies in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama and only 50 km away from Madrid. It offers architectural and cultural highlights as well as a natural ambience which invites you to relax and enjoy the pure air which is often lacking in the big city of Madrid. El Escorial has some impressive architecture and was traditionally the seat of the monarchy. The most important architectonical building is the Monastery of El Escorial, which was claimed as a building of world interest by UNESCO in the year 1982. The second-most visited building is the “Valle de los Caidos” the Village of the Fallen, which guarantees an extraordinary sight over the hills, mountains and landscape of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Due to its proximity to the Sierra de Guarrama, the Granja de San Ildefonso, the ski station of Navacerrada is a very attractive destination for both sporting activities and sightseeing. http://www.sanlorenzoturismo.org/ SalamancaPopulation: 159.000 Salamanca is situated 250 km north west of Madrid and belongs to the Autonomous Community of Castilla y León. It is situated on the banks of the river Tormes, 800 metres above sea level. Salamanca is a typical university and student city with streets packed with young people and it is an ideal destination to party for a weekend. Salamanca’s historic centre is full of famous and impressive monuments from Gothic cathedrals and Roman arches to artistic palaces and much, much more for you to enjoy on a trip to Salamanca. http://www.salamanca.com/ http://www.salamanca.es Recognized and accredited by:      AIL Madrid Spanish Language School in Spain C/ Núñez de Balboa 17, 2º D - 28001 Madrid, Spain Tel:  (+34) 91 72 56 350  (+44) 20 7193 8529  (+49) 89 61 51 22 22   (+33) 97 04 48 857 Contact Us [Learn Spanish] [Evening Spanish Course Madrid] [Learn Spanish and Dance] [Business Spanish] [DELE Exam Preparation Course] [Individual Spanish Classes] [Spanish University Preparation Program] [Spanish Gap Year Program] [Alquiler de Aulas Madrid][Dance classes in Madrid] [Accommodation in Madrid] [Spanish Level Test] [FAQ] [Agents] [Links] |