{"id":197,"date":"2015-05-19T12:20:26","date_gmt":"2015-05-19T11:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/?p=197"},"modified":"2016-01-04T11:47:26","modified_gmt":"2016-01-04T11:47:26","slug":"madrid-car-hire-day-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/madrid-car-hire-day-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Madrid Car Hire Day Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/madrid-postcard.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Madrid Postcard\" srcset=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/madrid-postcard-300x155.jpg 300w, http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/madrid-postcard.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve exhausted all the attractions of Spain\u2019s capital Madrid and your feet are well and truly aching, why not use your <a href=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/car-rental\/car-rental-airport-madrid-(mad)_MAD.html\">hire car<\/a> to go further afield and head out on a day trip outside the city?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re visiting Madrid, here are a few of our suggestions for some <strong>interesting day trips to take in your hire car just outside the city<\/strong>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Aranjuez<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-200 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/palacio-real-aranjuez.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Palace of Aranjuez\" width=\"620\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/palacio-real-aranjuez.jpg 620w, https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/palacio-real-aranjuez-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Aranjuez<\/em> is the home of the spectacular Royal Palace, the spring residence of Spanish royalty since the late 19th century. The beautifully tended gardens surrounding the palace draw visitors year round, and were the inspiration for \u201cConcierto de Aranjuez\u201d by Joaquin Rodrigo, one of Spain\u2019s most famous 20th century composers. <strong>UNESCO designated Aranjuez as a \u2018World Heritage landscape\u2019 in 2001<\/strong>. During the summer, the locals have a tradition of eating dinner in the picnic area next to the Tagus River, and if you fancy a flutter, you can always spend an evening in the large Casino within the town.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Segovia<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-199 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/acueducto-segovia.jpg\" alt=\"Aqueduct of Segovia\" width=\"620\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/acueducto-segovia.jpg 620w, https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/acueducto-segovia-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\nThe picturesque city of <em>Segovia<\/em> is located north of Madrid, and the <strong>World Heritage sites of the old town and city aqueduct<\/strong> are popular visitor attractions for history enthusiasts from across the country. Ancient and culturally diverse, walking along the narrow, winding streets of Segovia you\u2019ll come across churches of many faiths, and breathtaking gardens. The 11th century Alcazar palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions and an architectural delight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Salamanca<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-201 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/plaza-mayor-salamanca.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza Mayor in Salamanca\" width=\"620\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/plaza-mayor-salamanca.jpg 620w, https:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/plaza-mayor-salamanca-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\nAn historical centre of learning, the university city of <em>Salamanca<\/em> is considered to be one of the few places remaining where people speak \u2018pure Spanish\u2019, and as such draws many visitors to the city to learn the language. As a city filled with many students (young and old), <strong>the city has a rich nightlife, with traditional \u2018Tapas\u2019 dishes playing an important role<\/strong>. Along with the many university buildings, the Plaza Mayor and the public library (otherwise known as the House of Shells) are the main attractions, and this is where many of the locals meet before heading out to one of the many bars and restaurants in the centre.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Taking your <a href=\"http:\/\/en.aurigacrown.com\/\">AurigaCrown hire car<\/a> away from the bustling capital city of Madrid can be a great change of pace, helps recharge your sight-seeing batteries, <strong>and perhaps you\u2019ll even find a base for your next holiday<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve exhausted all the attractions of Spain\u2019s capital Madrid and your feet are well and truly aching, why not use your hire car to go further afield and head out on a day trip outside the city? 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