Car Rental Madrid - Exploring Madrid

Beyond Madrid are numerous worthy excursions, particularly in the nearby provinces of Castilla la Mancha, to the north, and Castilla Leon to the south.

Alcala de Henares is a small village situated 30km from Madrid. In this village you can find the University of Alcala with architecture dating from the 16th century; the birth place of the Spanish author Cervantes, which today is a museum; and the San Bernando Convent a beautiful building constructed in 1618.

Aranjuez, 50 km from Madrid, is known for its beautiful gardens and natural surroundings and for the neo classic Casa del Labrador.

San Loranzo de El Escorial is located 50 km from Madrid. In this beautiful village Phillip II decided to build the Royal residence in 1563. This is the palace where many of the kings and queens of Spain now lie buried in the incredible Panteon de los Reyes.

Segovia is slightly further from Madrid in the province Castilla de Leon. This town is principally visited by tourists for its Roman Aqueduct, which is one of the longest and best kept in the world. Visitors can also see the gothic Cathedral and Castle Alcazar, architectural wonders of the region.