10 days roadtrip in Spain : between Madrid and Castilla y León

👍 This 10 days itinerary is perfect to discover Spain’s capital as well as its region, the Castilla y León. You will know it by heart by the end of your trip ! Explore the “heart of Spain” and the Spanish diversity with this road trip. 😍

Itinerary of this 10 days road trip in Spain

Madrid > Segovia > Real-sitio-de-San-Ildefonso > Burgos > Valladolid > Salamanca

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The itinerary : step by step

What to do in Madrid ?

You’re of for a great start in Spain’s capital : Madrid !

• Discover plaza mayor and its surroundings, the museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, get something to eat in a tapas bar in  la Calle de la Cava Baja.
• Be sure to take the time to go to the flea market on a Sunday in El Rastro and take a break in Parque del Buen Retiro.
• Get a feel of the vintage Madrid in the neighbourhood of Malasana.
• Visit the Atocha train station and its tropical garden. Quite unique, huh ?
• Yu will me amazed by the neighbourhood of Salamanca and its main street la Calle de José Ortega y Gasset. 
• Soccer fan ? Maybe you’ll get the chance to see a game in the famous Berbabeu stadium ( 81000 seats !), or you can also book a tour of the stadium.

What to do in Segovia ?

Discover this small historic city. 

• A 160 arch aqueduct in the middle of the city ? Not a joke !
• Go discover the jewish district up to plaza San Martin and its beautiful church.
• Visit the cathedral on plaza Mayor.
• Taste “cochinillio” (roasted suckling pig) at the restaurant called José Maria !
• Explore the boat-shaped Alcazar that inspired the story of Cinderella !

What to do in Real-sitio-de-San-Ildefonso ?

On the road to Burgos, a stop to visit the Royal Palace of La Granja. 

• Get lost in the gardens and admire the fountains (get some info about how they work before-hand) !
• Visit the Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores and be amazed.
• Enjoy a walk on the “camino del chorro“.

What to do in Burgos ?

Burgos and its surroundings …

• Climb up the top of the mirador of the cathedral of plaza Santa Maria.
• Go meet a monk at the Cartuja de Miraflorès.
• Take a walk along the river near paseo del espolon.
• 35 min South of Burgos, a lovely stop in Territorio Artlanza : discover the reconstitution of a Spanish village. Take the time to go to the small town of Covarrubias too.

What to do in Valladolid ?

A city of many medieval religious sites.

• The National Sculpture Museum is worth visiting.
• The walk in Campo Grande too.
• Experience plaza Mayor by night.
• Have a glass of Rueda (local white wine).
• Discover the beautiful houses of the Calle Miguel Iscar.

What to do in Salamanca ?

A city with gorgeous churches.

• Get lost in the old city.
• Visit the old and the new cathedrals.
• The Convento de San Esteban is a must-see.
• Look for the sculpted frog on the university facade !
• Unwind by the Rio Tormes.
• And why not end the day with a drink and tapas at Mesón Cervantes.

To learning more…

• You want to know all the information about the country ? it’s here.
• Then, to rent a car at the best price, we advise you this website.
• Finally, to book a flight at the best price, we advise you this website.

If you have any information, good tips, or simply a comment about this itinerary, please don’t hesitate to leave us a comment at the bottom of the page! The whole team will be happy to hear from you !