Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain

Places to visit near Madrid

Madrid is a city in Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain, home to about 3,255,944 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 32 parks and 28 museums. The must-see places are Puerta del Sol (1 km), Puerta del Sol Clock (1 km) and Palacio de Goyeneche (1 km).

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Madrid, Community of Madrid
Madrid, Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Madrid at a glance

Location
Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain
Population
about 3,255,944
Coordinates
40.4165° N, 3.7026° W
Places within 50 km
199 (199 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Madrid

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Madrid: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Madrid, by type

Forts & heritage near Madrid

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Madrid. The closest is Puerta del Sol Clock (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Madrid

33 churches within 100 km of Madrid. The closest is Parroquia de San Sebastián (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Madrid

33 parks within 100 km of Madrid. The closest is Jardines de Sabatini (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Madrid

29 museums within 100 km of Madrid. The closest is Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Madrid

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Madrid. The closest is Príncipe Pío (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Madrid

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Madrid. The closest is Jardín del Príncipe de Anglona (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Madrid

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Madrid
  2. 1 km Puerta del Sol Clock · heritage site, Community of Madrid
  3. 1 km Real Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia · church, Community of Madrid
  4. 1 km Palacio de Goyeneche · heritage site, Community of Madrid
  5. 1 km Real Casino de Madrid · heritage site, Community of Madrid
  6. 1 km Parroquia de San Sebastián · church, Community of Madrid
  7. 0 km Back to Madrid

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How to reach Madrid

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    Within 15 km of Madrid

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Madrid by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7081Puerta del Sol Clock (1 km)
    Churches3033Parroquia de San Sebastián (1 km)
    Parks3233Jardines de Sabatini (1 km)
    Museums2829Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints722Príncipe Pío (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1113Jardín del Príncipe de Anglona (1 km)
    Other attractions99Puerta del Sol (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Laguna del Campillo (25 km)
    Waterfalls34Fuente Cascada del Museo al Aire Libre (1 km)
    Temples44Tornado (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mezquita Central de Madrid (6 km)
    Treks01La Barranca - La Maliciosa (57 km)

    Madrid: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Madrid?

    Puerta del Sol (attraction, about 1 km), Puerta del Sol Clock (heritage site, about 1 km), Palacio de Goyeneche (heritage site, about 1 km), Real Casino de Madrid (heritage site, about 1 km), Parroquia de San Sebastián (church, about 1 km), Monasterio de Las Descalzas Reales (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Madrid?

    199 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 32 parks, 28 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Madrid?

    Puerta del Sol Clock, about 1 km by road; Palacio de Goyeneche (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Madrid?

    Parroquia de San Sebastián, about 1 km by road; Real Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Madrid?

    Jardines de Sabatini, about 1 km by road; Plaza de España (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Madrid?

    Start in Madrid, visit Puerta del Sol Clock, then Real Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia, then Palacio de Goyeneche, then Real Casino de Madrid, then Parroquia de San Sebastián, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Madrid?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Madrid

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Madrid’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Madrid on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.