madrid

Touring near Madrid you can discover some of the great small cities of Spain. Segovia, Avila, and Toledo are all nearby Madrid and offer wonderful vacation opportunities.

You can visit these cities on day trips, but to really soak them in, consider renting a car and driving. This loop can take four to five days depending on how long you linger. Combine it with a visit to Madrid, and you have a great week vacation.

We don’t recommend driving in the city, but getting a rental car in town and driving out is pretty straightforward. … read more

Madrid is another of the great capitals of Europe to explore. It may lack the glitz of Barcelona or the popularity Seville, but it has plenty of romance of its own. It’s the home to Spanish Kings and Queens. It has a great medieval center to explore. Its museums are among the greatest in the world, and it has plenty of tapas bars and nightclubs.

Let’s start in the Puerto del Sol. This is one of Madrid’s most important squares. It’s a great central location to start from. In fact it’s … read more