If you’re after a day-trip destination, we know just the place. Located 17 miles away, Burgos is worth hopping in the car for. Among your first stops here ought to be Burgos Cathedral, Museum of Human Evolution and Burgos Castle. Locals will also probably point you in the direction of Aguilar de Campoo, 30 miles away. If you can only see one thing here, let it be Monastery of Santa Maria la Real. (But we’re also big fans of Monastery of Santa María de Mave and Iglesia de los Santos Justo y Pastor.)