If you’re searching for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got some suggestions. Situated 20 miles away, Cercedilla is worth jumping in the car for. Among your first few stops here ought to be Puerto de Navacerrada Ski Resort, Valdesqui Ski Resort and Parque Recreativo Las Berceas. Locals will also likely point you toward San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 30 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, let it be Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. (But we’d also highly recommend Valley of the Fallen and La Silla de Felipe II.)