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day trip from madrid
to toledo, avila, segovia, and aranjuez:
Very close from Madrid, you can visit by train, bus or car
beautiful towns, palaces and monasteries. This web page explains
you how to go there.
Where to go?
Geographically, go north and west for spectacular
landscapes, following the three main sierra ranges, and head south and east for
dry tableland and fertile river basins. Segovia, Aranjuez, Ávila and Toledo
make for great days out, as does a trip to El Escorial, Philip II's austere retreat,
or El Pardo, another royal retreat and one-time home to General Franco. Or there's
Cervantes' birthplace, the university city of Alcalá de Henares.
Many towns are easily accessible by train: Visit www.renfe.es
for routes and schedules
Strawberry Train to Aranjuez 2006
If you're looking for something special, you may be interested
in taking a trip back in time on a steam locomotive, commonly
called the 'Strawberry Train', to the town of Aranjuez.
This city host one of the famous Spanish Royal Palaces.
The train run every Saturday and Sunday from Atocha Station.
The journey includes a free pass to the beautiful Royal
Palace of Aranjuez and a plate of strawberries, served by
stewardesses dressed in a traditional dress. Prices: 24
Euros adults; 16 for children Departure: Atocha Station;
Fri-Sat at 10.05 am
Toledo
This town is one of the jewels of Central Spain. It belongs
to the province of Toledo and is the capital of the autonomous
region of Castilla La Mancha. The city, located 70 km south
of Madrid, is perched on a hill with the river Tajo at its
feet. Toledo was decreed a UNESCO World Heritage site in
1987 much of it due to the fact that it is known as the
"city of the three cultures". (Christians, Arabs
and Jews lived together there for centuries). Even today
you can find its rich cultural heritage in its churches,
palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues.
Toledo is a wonderful city
to walk around, with labyrinthine streets, fabulous buildings and always something
new to marvel at. It is also so small that you can cover it in a short time. (By
train: www.renfe.es about 10 Euros return ticket: trains from Atocha station at
8.30, 10.14, 15.25, 17.55, 19.23, 20.25. 1.30 trip, by bus: www.continental-auto.es
buses every hours about 8 Euros return)
Alcala de henares
Located at 30 km from Madrid, this city has been recognized
by UNESCO as City Patrimony of Humanity. Among its most
significant monuments are the followings: The university,
Cervantes native home, Cervantes square The Cathedral.
(By train: www.renfe.es about 5 Euros return ticket.
by bus: www.continental-auto.es buses every half an hour
or more)
On the summer in Madrid
"Parques acuaticos" http://www.aquopolis.es/ Perfect
to enjoy a fresh and relaxing funny day with water! Aquatic games and numerous
pools for children and adults!
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