11 Jan The Best Excursion Recommendations From Madrid
Madrid is characterized for being one of the best connected places on the península and from Suites You we want to recommend some of the places that you can reach comfortably from the capital and what we consider can be a pleasant experience.
Do you want to know some of the most beautiful places in Madrid? Dare to follow our recommendations!
Chinchón
You can visit its historic center on foot in just one morning, you will be able to see places such as the Plaza Mayor or EL Castillo de los Condes, La Torre del Reloj, La Ermita del Rosario, the Convent of San Agustín, converted into a National Tourism Parador.
After the walk you can try its delicious meals such as hornazo, a sweet bread roll with egg in the center or taste some of the high-quality artisanal cheeses. We also recommend trying any of their traditionally made sausages and hams. To get to Chinchón, you can do it on a by train. The closest station is Ciempozuelos, from there, take a bus that will take you to Chinchón.
Aranjuez
Another must is Aranjuez, in the south of Madrid and on the banks of the Tajo River. You can see its most emblematic building, The Royal Palace, with French influence. If you feel like going for a good walk, there is nothing better than the Jardín del Príncipe, with its 7 km perimeter and 150 hectares of extension. If you prefer, you can visit El Jardín de la Isla, isolated between the Royal Palace and the Tajo River, practically an atoll.
The best way to get to Aranjuez is through the suburban network with a direct connection to Madrid.
El Escorial
Another site is San Lorenzo del Escorial, in the northwest area of the community of Madrid. Monuments such as the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial, its library, or the Chair of Philip II make a visit recommended. We also encourage you to try their cuisine, since they have a wide variety ranging from meats, vegetables to sweets.
The best way to get to El Escorial from Madrid is to take the suburban train line C3 or C8 that leaves from the Atocha, Puerta del Sol and Chamartín stations, all well connected to line 1 (blue) of the Madrid metro.
Alcalá de Henares
This is one of the most emblematic cities of Madrid. Not only because it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998 but because the place f birth of one of the most relevant Spanish writers in the history of international literature, Miguel de Cervantes. You cannot miss a walk through its university, cross the Puerta de Alcalá, climb the tower of Santa María la Mayor, or travel back in time when entering the Palacete Laredo.
Don’t forget to taste its Castilian cuisine such as garlic soup, migas, roast lamb or goat and to finish, a sweet touch with its donuts, tiles or sugared almonds. You can also arrive by Cercanías train from Atocha station.
Manzanares El Real
Manzanares El Real has a historical heritage that ranges from fountains, hermitages or Roman roads to medieval castles or cave paintings. All within a natural framework of landscapes of unparalleled beauty. But if you prefer to enjoy nature, there is nothing better than the Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park.
The typical gastronomy of Manzanares el Real makes meats and roasts the star dishes of the town. Stews and beans are also typical dishes, as well as puches, a dessert similar to rice pudding, but made with flour and pieces of fried bread. We also find a wide variety of D.O. wines. Wines from Madrid.
There are several buses from Plaza Castilla that will take you to Manzanares El Real.
Nuevo Baztan
Nuevo Baztán owes its name to the Baztán Valley and was founded by the Navarrese Juan de Goyeneche in the 18th century. The businessman created this residence for employees who worked in a glass factory. This city had José Benito de Churriguera, one of the most important architects of the time, as the creator of its urban planning. Its influence can be seen in the layout or in the facades of its buildings such as the Palace-Church of Goyeneche or the Plaza de las Fiestas.
You can get there by public transport, from Avenida de América.