If you find yourself with a spare day or two and you don’t mind traveling 17 miles, take a look at Cercedilla. This popular place has plenty of things to keep you busy. Puerto de Navacerrada Ski Resort should be at the top of your to-do list here. Valdesqui Ski Resort and Parque Recreativo Las Berceas are fantastic attractions too. Situated 30 miles away, San Lorenzo de El Escorial is another popular destination. If you visit, be sure to check out Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen and La Silla de Felipe II.