You’ll be treated to a visual feast of lush hillsides, snow-capped mountain peaks and Atlantic Ocean views. Pack for a proper winter.īecause the north of Spain sees more rainfall than the rest of the country, its landscape has some of the most verdant green spaces. The climate is relatively dry, even in winter, so it doesn't snow very often, but temperatures can drop below zero overnight. Local tip: It's hot and sunny here in summer, but in winter it can get cold. Spend a day walking its cobblestone streets and visit the El Salvador Cathedral, San Vicente Basilica, and the Convent/ Museum of Saint Teresa, the town’s iconic saint.Įnd your road trip in the charming university town of Salamanca, known as “La Cuidad de Oro” (The Golden City), because its honey-colored sandstone walls glow with infinite golden hues in the late afternoon light. The next stop is the medieval-era walled town of Ávila, “the town of Stones and Saints,” known for having the most Gothic and Romanesque churches in Spain. Walled medieval cities, fortified castles, Romanesque architecture, Gothic cathedrals and Unesco World Heritage sites - this central Spain road trip takes you across plateaus with the dramatic backdrop of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range and into some of Spain’s most outstanding historic towns in the Castilla and León region.ĭeparting from Madrid, the first stop just over an hour away is Segovia, famous for its magnificent Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral and the 12th-century Alcázar of Segovia castle. Great road trip for medieval-era castles and churches Madrid – Salamanca approx 265km (165 miles) allow 2 days Segovia, with its Roman aqueduct, is just an hour's drive from Madrid © Julian Bohorquez / Shutterstock 1.
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