The document highlights beautiful cities surrounding Madrid that can be visited within an hour, including Toledo, Segovia, Ávila, and Alcalá de Henares. Each city is known for its rich historical significance and attractions, such as Toledo's heritage as a multicultural city, Segovia's Roman aqueduct, Ávila's ancient walls, and Alcalá de Henares' connection to Cervantes. These locations offer unique cultural experiences and notable landmarks worth exploring.

1. Madrid’s surrounding cities
Check out these beautiful
cities all within an hour of
Madrid!

2. Toledo
Toledo is a World Heritage site and
used to be the capital of Spain before
Madrid and was known as ´the city of
three cultures’ because Jews, Arabs
and Christians lived there altogether
for centuries.
This beautiful medieval city is full of
historical monuments such as the old
city walls, squares and gardens.

3. Segovia
Segovia is a wonderful one thousand year old city located in the Castilla y
Leon region of Spain. It’s a city of hisorical complexity, with evidence of
Moors, Christians and Jews all having lived in the city through time.
One of its most famous
attractions is the stunning
Roman aqueduct which is a
must-see in the city!
You must also make sure to try
Cochinillo (a suckling pork dish) whilst in
the city in one of the many restaurants
serving it.

4. Ávila
The main historic feature of Ávila are the
city’s walls that stretch across over
2500m. We definitely recommend walking
around the walls to get spectacular views
of the city!
Ávila is also home to what is
considered to be Spain’s first Gothic
Cathedral – El Catedral de Ávila
and dates back to the 13th Century.

5. Alcalá de Henares
Alcalá de Henares is the birthplace of famous Spanish writer Miguel de
Cervantes, author of Don Quixote and also to one of the most prestigious
universities in Spain.
Alcalá de Henares’ cathedral holds
an impressive 1700 years of
history.