With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy all that San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 20 miles away, has to offer. See the sights beginning with Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen and La Silla de Felipe II. Located 30 miles away, Avila is another popular destination. If you drop by, don’t miss Los Cuatro Postes, Avila Cathedral and Basilica de San Vicente.