We love taking road trips around Europe and have done quite a few. There is so much history and once outside the main cities we find the people a little friendlier, the prices a little cheaper, and the crowds a little smaller! It’s also fun to have the flexibility of doing the trip with a […]
Zaragoza was another one of the places we visited on our road trip in eastern Spain, and we’re glad we added it to our itinerary. Located in northeastern Spain’s Aragon region, Zaragoza was originally an Iberian settlement before becoming established as a Roman colony named Caesaraugusta in 25 BCE. It is the only city to […]
We visited Valencia as part of our eastern Spain road trip adventure, and it was definitely one of the highlights. We spent three days in the Old Town and could have easily used an extra day to explore the newer revamped port area. And we visited at the end of November hoping to enjoy the […]
We visited Aranjuez during our road trip in eastern Spain. The Aranjuez Palace would be a nice addition to any visit to Madrid, especially for those wanting to explore attractions further afield. It could easily be done with public transportation as a day trip from Madrid. Not even an hour south of Madrid (depending on […]
Located about an hour’s drive north of Madrid, Segovia makes a great day trip for anyone interested in castles, cathedrals, and ancient Roman ruins! We visited Segovia on our weeklong road trip adventure from Madrid. While we didn’t stay overnight, we got a good feel for the main attractions of the city. Segovia would make […]
We had visited Spain previously spending time in Madrid, Barcelona, and doing road trips and excursions to see Seville and other popular spots from Malaga and Torremolinos. We enjoy Spain quite a bit, and when we saw a deal on tickets for a direct flight from Miami to Madrid, we jumped on it knowing we […]
The capital of Spain is a vibrant dynamic city with a rich cultural scene, excellent dining opportunities and a lively nightlife. Madrid has successfully achieved the blending of the traditional and the modern with interesting architecture ranging from elegant Art Deco buildings to ultra-modern constructions lining its streets. Madrid has not one but three world-renowned art […]
We visited the wonderful city of Cordoba on a road trip from Madrid. We ended up driving one way while stopping in Toledo and seeing a few castles along the way. For the return we opted for the train which was actually much faster, cheaper, more comfortable and way more relaxing. Moreover, we were pleased […]
We had received a recommendation to visit Toledo as a day trip from Madrid. While this could work, we missed the opportunity when visiting Madrid last time. So this time around, we built a road trip with the intention of arriving in Madrid and visiting some castles in the surrounding area. Toledo was a good […]
Officially Gibraltar is a British overseas territory, but because of its location on the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, it’s much more convenient to visit as a day trip from Spain’s Costa del Sol or by sea.