Explore the monumental cities and unspoilt landscapes ofMadrid and Inland Spain
Our Madrid & Inland Spain touring holidays offer magnificent heritage, wild unspoilt landscapes, monumental cities and world-class wines and gastronomy. From the walls of Ávila to the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia; the Sierra de Gredos to Burgos Cathedral, the Via de Plata and the immense plains of the Meseta itself, everything here is on a grand scale indeed whilst retaining an authenticity and warmth hard to find elsewhere.
And don´t miss the opportunity to explore Spain´s vibrant capital. From its countless monuments and its renowned museums, art galleries and theatres to its varied offer of good restaurants, lively bars and night clubs, you will definitely get amazed by its infinite charms.
Real Travel - within easy reach
Inland Spain is served by direct flights to Madrid from most UK airports (lots of intercontinental flights also available) with good train connections onwards to the main cities en route. Otherwise you can fly to Bilbao, Santander and Asturias to the north and Sevilla, Málaga or Jerez in the south.
For Castilla y León it’s possible to ferry into Bilbao or Santander and take a circular tour.
- Independent self-drive touring with all the info and support you need.
- Bespoke itineraries – designed and organised by our experts.
- Fly to Spain and we’ll include a car or bring your own vehicle and we’ll build in the ferry.
Practical Information
Madrid and Inland Spain - destination overview
The Madrid & Inland Spain touring area is limited by the Cordillera Cantábrica mountain range to the north and Andalucía to the south with the Portuguese border to the west and the Mediterranean ‘costas’ to the east.
At the region’s hub you’ll find Madrid, the Spanish capital, famous for its lively tavernas and its wonderful world-class art galleries, surrounded by three main regions:
To the north Castilla y Leon, Spain’s largest region, cut through by the River Duero on its way to become the Douro in Portugal, is a truly vast province dotted with monumental heritage cities an encircled by mighty mountain ranges. Salamanca, León, Burgos, Valladolid and Segovia offer splendid World heritage architecture whilst the Sierras of Gredos, Francia, Guadarrama and, in the north, the Picos de Europa offer breathtaking mountain scenery and adventure.
West of Madrid lies Extremadura, the land of the ‘Conquistadores’, with yet more historic cities including Plasencia, Cáceres and Trujillo as well as Mérida with its awesome Roman Ruins. Follow the Via de la Plata or make a pilgrimage to Guadalupe or get back to nature in the Monfrague Nature Park – a mecca for bird-watchers from all over the world.
Castilla La Mancha, where Don Quijote tilted at the famous windmills, lies south-east of Madrid. Don’t miss its historic capital Toledo, ‘the city of the three cultures’ and birth place of the famous El Greco artist or Chinchón with its wonderfully evocative main square. Further east Cuenca with its ‘hanging houses’ is also well worth a trip.
Our Inland Spain touring holidays offer magnificent heritage, wild unspoilt landscapes, monumental cities and world-class wines and gastronomy. From the walls of Ávila to the Roman Aquaduct of Segovia; the Sierra de Gredos to Burgos Cathedral, the Via de Plata and the immense plains of the Meseta itself, everything here is on a grand scale indeed, whilst retaining an authenticity and warmth hard to find elsewhere.
Places to visit in Inland Spain
Main highlights in Inland Spain
- Madrid, Spain’s bustling, artistic capital
- Cathedrals of Burgos and León
- Salamanca – oldest university city in Spain
- Roman aqueduct of Segovia
- Walls of Ávila
- Ribera del Duero, Toro, Rioja or Rueda wines
- Camino de Santiago & Via de Plata
- El Bierzo and Las Médulas
- Roman Mérida
- Toledo ‘City of the three cultures’.
- Birdwatching in Monfrague Nature Park
- Iberian ham – from field to plate
Places to visit in Madrid
Main highlights in Madrid
- Museo del Prado
- Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Reina Sofía
- Royal Palace - Palacio Real
- Almudena Cathedral
- Main Square
- El Madrid de los Austrias
- Temple Debod
- Gran Vía
- Barrios de las Letras and La Latina
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Cibeles Fountain
- Buen Retiro Park
- Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas
- Puerta del Sol
- Círculo de Bellas Artes
When to go to Madrid and Inland Spain
About the weather in Madrid and Inland Spain
The vast Inland Spain region, covering Castilla y León, Extremadura, Castilla la Mancha and Madrid, spreads out over the high plains of the ‘Meseta’ and is cut through and encircled by a series of mountain ranges or ‘Sierras’.
In general the weather can be summed up as ‘high and dry’ with little rainfall and many hours of sunlight. Winters can be quite extreme, with significant snowfall in the highlands, and the height of summer might also be best avoided, unless of course you like to sizzle, but the long Spring and Autumn seasons – from March to early July and September through to late October – enjoy the perfect climate for nature lovers and culture-vultures alike.
Though there is some regional variation the main differences in local climate are dictated by the terrain, the cooler climate to be found in the mountains providing welcome respite in the summer months.
Getting to Madrid and Inland Spain
With Madrid at its hub, our Inland Spain touring region is well served by air from the UK and most major international and intercontinental airports.
By Sea
Brittany Ferries offer seven sailings a week from Portsmouth or Plymouth to Santander or Bilbao. Crossings are over-night and take between 21 and 24 hours (with the exception of the Sunday night crossing which takes two nights). The Spanish ports are just one hour apart and so can be easily combined giving greater flexibility.
By Air
There are direct flights from the UK
To / from Madrid:
- Gatwick, Luton, Bristol, Liverpool & Edinburgh with Easyjet
- Heathrow with Iberia / British Airways
- Stansted, Manchester, Liverpool & Dublin with Ryaniar
- Dublin with Aer Lingus
Other airports giving access to the region:
- Bilbao from Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick and Edinburgh
- Santander from Stansted, Edinburgh and Dublin
- Sevilla Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol
*More info – check the ‘Travel’ tab from within any particular tour for the best options for that trip.
Getting around
A car is essential for getting around and to make the most out of the visit as many of the hotels and attractions are not easily accessed by public transport.
If travelling by air we usually include a hire car whilst those coming on the ferry will use their own vehicle. In either case we will provide full driving instructions, GPS co-ords for the accommodation and essential information on driving in Spain and Portugal as well as a touring map of the area.
Eating and drinking in Madrid and Inland Spain
Amazing Food
From honest country tavernas to highly acclaimed Michelin starred restaurants, inland Spain offers the full range of possibilities for food lovers.
Special emphasis is given to local seasonal produce and the best way to find this is going for “Menu del Día” daily menus. A “Menu de Degustación” or Gourmet menu, will allow you to taste local delicacies prepared in more elaborate dishes at a higher price.
Inland Spain is famous for its delicious meat dishes, especially lamb and suckling pig, always accompanied by fresh seasonal vegetables.
Wonderful wines
La Rioja, Rueda, Toro and Ribera del Duero are the obvious stars here but they are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to wine.
From small to large producers, Inland Spain is the region where wine producing is outstanding for its quality. Full bodied reds are produced in El Bierzo (Leon), Toro (Valladolid) and Rioja but don’t forget the Rueda whites, fruity and aromatic.
Venture into any of the multitude of wine producers of top-class wines spread around this region at knock-down prices, you’ll be impressed.
Explore our favourites in Madrid and Inland Spain
Speak with our experts to plan your journey into Madrid and Inland Spain – we can modify and adapt the route to fit with your travel plans, your personal needs and interests in mind. Aside the heritage sites and mountain ranges the area is well known for its bird watching, its up-and-coming (and already established) wines and its hearty gastronomy.
Our Madrid & Inland Spain Touring holidays are mainly in Castilla y León and Extremadura. The itineraries mix areas of immense natural beauty such as the Sierra de Gredos or El Bierzo with landmark cities such as Madrid, Burgos, León, Salamanca, Ávila, Segovia, Cáceres or Trujillo. The Via de Plata tour also takes in Asturias and finishes in Sevilla (and can be extended or modified to suit your needs). If coming into the north we can easily add a stop at the start or finish – please call to discuss all the options.
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La Granja de San Ildelfonso – the Spanish Versailles
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Gredos mountains rising to 2500m at Pico Almanzór
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Salamanca – truly monumental university city
Toro, Rueda & Sierra de Salamanca wines
Delicious jamon from Guijuelo
Historic Tordesillas, Toro & Zamora
Cruise on the river in the Arribes del Duero
Sierra de Francia & villages of Las Batuecas
Old Town of Cáceres – UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Monfrague National Park – a lesser known gem
Trujillo with its imposing castle
Take a pilgrimage to Guadalupe
2nd century Roman bridge at Alcántara
Excellent local cheese and game dishes
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Cathedral of Toledo – 13th Century´s Gothic masterpiece
Ancient Alcázar – Toledo´s Army Museum
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Toledo´s walls – from the Romans to the Christian Reconquest
El Greco “The Greek” Museum – life and work of the painter
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Roman Mérida & Segovia’s aqueduct
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Puerta de Alcalá, Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral… – invaluable heritage
World-class galleries, theatres, cultural centres & events
Distinctive atmosphere in each barrio; lively bars & restaurants
Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Prestigious vineyards of La Rioja
Riojan & Basque cuisine – excellent local ingredients
Stunning modern architecture among the vines
Medieval Laguardia and Labastida
Dinastia Vivanco museum of wine culture
Enjoy your own Rioja wine tours on the enobus
The ‘Golden Mile’ – legendary wine route including Vega Sicilia
Castle, wine museum and historic town of Peñafiel
Cycle or wander along the banks of the Duero river
Historic Lerma and the old part of Valladolid
Roman ruins of Clunia
Traditional gastronomy with delicious roast lamb
Salamanca – truly monumental university city
Toro, Rueda & Sierra de Salamanca wines
Delicious jamon from Guijuelo
Historic Tordesillas, Toro & Zamora
Cruise on the river in the Arribes del Duero Nature Park
Visit the Sierra de Francia & villages of Las Batuecas
Fly into Bilbao or Santander, the tour can be tailor-made to suit your time and travel arrangements
Add a stop in Olite - a perfect 'wine & castles' destination
Swap Madrid for Segovia - not a Castle but a superb Convent
Use Valladolid - the 'wine capital' of Castilla - as a base for Ribera del Duero
or more economical options if you're on a budget...Ask about superior rooms, a larger car or better cabins on the ferry
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
Madrid – history, art & gastronomy
Rioja, Ribera de Duero, Toro & Rueda wine regions
Romantic castle hotels from start to finish
Walk or cycle amongst the vines
Laguardia, Peñafiel, Torredesillas & many more
Salamanca, Spain’s greatest university city
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[introduction] => Marriage of the ancient kingdoms of Castile and León, Spain’s largest community – the combined size of Scotland and Wales – is yours to discover. You’ll find a rich heritage with magnificent cathedral cities & ancient universities, immense wildernesses and rolling vineyards fed by the Rio Duero as it cuts the region in two on its way to Portugal and the Atlantic.
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Cathedral of Santa Maria – beautiful stained glass
Tapas in ‘la Zona Humeda’ in Leon old-town
The true Holy Grail? In the Colegiata de San Isidoro
Lovely Astorga with its Gaudi palace
Las Médulas – extraordinary red-rock landscape formed by Roman mining
El Bierzo, lost in time, steeped in history
Wines, peppers cured meats & so much more
Ponferrada with its Knights Templar castle
Historic Villafranca del Bierzo, right on the Camino
Salamanca – truly monumental university city
Toro, Rueda & Sierra de Salamanca wines
Delicious jamon from Guijuelo
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Sierra de Francia & villages of Las Batuecas
Gredos mountains rising to 2500m at Pico Almanzór
Astronomy & stargazing in this Dark-Sky location
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Ávila with its magnificent walls, a World Heritage Site
Walk the Puerto del Pico Roman way
Segovia – World Heritage Site – Roman Aquaduct, Moorish Alcazar, Cathedral and large Jewish Quarter
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
Sepúlveda & Hoces del Duratón Nature Park
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La Granja de San Ildelfonso – the Spanish Versailles
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Cycle or wander along the banks of the Duero river
Historic Lerma and the old part of Valladolid
Traditional gastronomy with delicious roast lamb
Essential stop on the Camino de Santiago
Truly awesome cathedral, recently restored
The city of El Cid Campeador
Bustling old town; lively bars & restaurants
Spain’s best lamb & delicious black pudding
Atapuerca & the Museum of Human Evolution
Add a stop in Soria - steeped in nature and history
Use historic Valladolid as a base for Ribera del Duero
Stay in Zamora and complete the Castilla y León provinces
Ask about superior rooms or a larger rental car
or more economical options if you're on a budget...
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Segovia, Ávila, Salamanca, Burgos & León
13 wine denominations including Ribera de Duero
Madrid – history, art & gastronomy
The ‘Way of St James’ & the Via de Plata
Prehistoric heritage, Atapuerca to Siega Verde
Las Medulas, Sierra de Gredos, Francia & Guadarrama
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[introduction] => Following the ancient, Via de Plata, trading route – literally the ‘Silver Path’ – this epic journey crosses Spain from north to south. Few tours offer such extreme contrasts, from the lush green valleys of Asturias to the arid plains and high sierras of Castilla-León and Extremadura, finally reaching the orange groves of Andalucia; from the bedrock of Christian Spain to the heart of the one-time sultanate, here you truly get a sense of Spain’s rich and turbulent history…
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Cider country – the Spanish Cornwall?
Beautiful beaches with fossil dino-footprints
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Oviedo’s fine Pre-Romanesque architecture
Leon’s cathedral & lively old town
Maragato culture in Astorga
Lunar landscape of Las Medulas
Great wines from Toro, El Bierzo & Rueda
Gaudi’s fairytale palace in Astorga
Monumental Salamanca – a World Heritage Site
Spain’s oldest university – Europe’s fourth
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Casa de las Conchas – Dali’s inspiration?
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Lose yourself in the Jewish Quarter of Hervás
Valle del Jerte cherry trees by the million – a real treat in Spring!
Visit Candelario & Béjar – two true beauties
Plasencia – key staging point on the Via de Plata
Monfrague National Park – a lesser known gem
Historic Cáceres & Trujillo with its imposing castle
Take a pilgrimage to Guadalupe
2nd century Roman bridge at Alcántara
Excellent local cheese and game dishes
Mérida, some of Spain’s finest Roman ruins
Paintings of Zurbarán and much more in Zafra la Bella
Jerez de Los Caballeros – town of the Conquistadores
Discover the “dehesa” grazing for the Iberian pigs
Sample the local jamón at Monesterio – simply the best
Gateway to the New World & all its riches
3 World Heritage Sites in the Old Town!
Magnificent Cathedral & Archive of the Indies
Moorish Alcázar Palace & Giralda Tower
Thriving Flamenco culture in Triana
Fly into Bilbao and spend a night or two in the city
or add a first stop in Santander
Extend your tour and leave via Málaga
Ask about superior rooms or a larger rental car
or more economical options if you're on a budget...
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
Picos de Europa & the dramatic north coast
León, crossroads with the Camino de Santiago
Salamanca – monumental university city
Madrid: history, art & gastronomy in Spain´s capital
Dehesa landscapes – Jamón Iberico
Historic Caceres, Trujillo, Guadalupe
Sevilla – full of Andalucian ‘alegría’
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You’ll discover a rich living culture and excellent regional gastronomy with wines to match at each stop along the way and a friendly welcome wherever you go.
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Ancient Alcázar – Toledo´s Army Museum
Old Town & Jewish Quarter
Toledo´s walls – from the Romans to the Christian Reconquest
El Greco “The Greek” Museum – life and work of the painter
Segovia – World Heritage Site – Roman Aquaduct, Moorish Alcazar, Cathedral and large Jewish Quarter.
Sierra de Guadarrama National Park
Sepúlveda & Hoces del Duratón Nature Park
Medieval Pedraza & Cuellar
La Granja de San Ildelfonso – the Spanish Versailles
Crossroads of Camino de Santiago and Via de Plata
Cathedral of Santa Maria – beautiful stained glass
Tapas in ‘la Zona Humeda’ in Leon old-town
The true Holy Grail? In the Colegiata de San Isidoro
Lovely Astorga with its Gaudi palace
Salamanca – truly monumental university city
Toro, Rueda & Sierra de Salamanca wines
Delicious jamon from Guijuelo
Historic Tordesillas, Toro & Zamora
Cruise on the river in the Arribes del Duero
Sierra de Francia & villages of Las Batuecas
Old Town of Cáceres – UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Monfrague National Park – a lesser known gem
Trujillo with its imposing castle
Take a pilgrimage to Guadalupe
2nd century Roman bridge at Alcántara
Excellent local cheese and game dishes
Essential stop on the Camino de Santiago
Truly awesome cathedral, recently restored
The city of El Cid Campeador
Bustling old town; lively bars & restaurants
Spain’s best lamb & delicious black pudding
Atapuerca & the Museum of Human Evolution
Historic seaside towns of San Vicente, Comillas or Santillana del Mar
Sandy beaches and craggy protected coves
Carmona, Barcena Mayor in the beautiful valleys
Prehistoric cave paintings at Altamira and many more
Wonderful walks along the coast or in the rolling hills
Include a stop in Madrid
or Ávila, known for its impressive wall
Extend your trip by adding a few extra days for longer stays
Ask about superior rooms, better cabins or a larger rental car
or more economical options if you're on a budget...
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
World Heritage at every stop!
Cathedrals of Burgos and León
Salamanca – oldest university city in Spain
Ávila's walls and Segovia’s aqueduct
Wines of Ribera del Duero, Toro, Rioja or Rueda
Historic Cáceres and Trujillo; Roman Mérida
Toledo ‘City of the three cultures’
Birdwatching in Monfrague Nature Park
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Once in Spain, take the opportunity to discover its least known province – Extremadura – with an immense wealth of truly unique experiences – historical, natural and gastronomical.
Explore the Sierra de Gredos and Salamanca and their splendid valleys before “jumping” into the Serra da Estrela mountains. End your trip by the sea in the spectacular Atlantic beaches of the Portuguese coast.
The full route takes fourteen days but you can do as little, or as much, as you like.
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[title] => Day 1 & 2 – Lisboa & around
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[description] => Hop on a tram and explore Portugal’s exciting capital
Rossio square and train station
Skip out to Sintra, and the beaches of Cascais & Aldeia do Meco
Bar hop in Bairro Alto, dine in style in Chiado
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos – a Manueline delight
Explore the high Sierras of Gredos and Salamanca
Lose yourself in the Jewish Quarter of Hervás
Valle del Jerte cherry trees by the million – a real treat in Spring!
Visit Candelario & Béjar – two true beauties
Plasencia – key staging point on the Via de Plata
World Heritage Évora, Roman ruins, medieval walls
Alentejo wines, Portugal’s finest
Hilltop fortress towns of Monsaraz, Marvão and Castelo Vide
Pottery towns among the vines El Corval and Redondo
“Marble towns” of Vila Viçosa and Estremoz
World Heritage Elvas with its magnificent Roman aqueduct
Monfrague National Park – a bird-watcher’s paradise with buzzards, vultures and black stork
Historic Cáceres & Trujillo with its imposing castle
Take a pilgrimage to Guadalupe
2nd century Roman bridge at Alcántara
Excellent local cheese and game dishes
Walking, cycling, kayaking and much more in the Serra da Estrela Nature Park
Visit the Burel Wool factory in Manteigas
Scale the Torre peak – Portugal’s highest
Manteigas and Sabugueiro – charming mountain villages
Rich Jewish heritage and historic castle of Belmonte
The magnificent monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça
Saõ Martinho do Porto a little pearl set on a string of surf washed Atlantic beaches
The Convent at Tomar, delightful city of the Templars
Sierras de Aire y Candeeiros Nature Park – riddled with caves
Medieval Óbidos with its famous white houses
Extend your stay in Lisboa or swap it for nearby Sintra or Cascais
Mérida, Roman Lusitania´s capital, is a must - you can now stay at its Parador!
or head north into the province of Salamanca - also under Roman rule
Call us to talk through all the options - we'd love to hear from you!
Vibrant and vintage Lisboa
Roman vestiges in Évora and Mérida
Trujillo´s heritage; Monfrague National Park
Valleys of Ambroz & Jerte – natural beauties
Serra da Estrela, Portugal’s highest
World Heritage Batalha & Tomar
Spectacular Atlantic beaches
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