Galapagar accommodation from NZ$169

The Hotel Florida can be found 14 kilometres from the middle of Galapagar. Or, alternatively, the El Escorial Victoria Palace is positioned 14 kilometres away. The Hotel Posada Don Jaime and the Hotel Miranda & Suizo are some other accommodation options in Galapagar.

You'd have to be crazy to leave without exploring all the other fabulous attractions on offer in Madrid. Photographers will appreciate Madrid's forests, rivers, streams and lakes. Or, explore a selection of the region's old towns, historic palaces and war relics and monuments. Visitors and locals alike in this section of Spain can enjoy mountain biking and hiking.

It's well known that we Kiwis just love to relax, so consider extending your stay and check out the El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen and El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 13 kilometres to the west of Galapagar. The Hotel Sercotel Los Lanceros and Hospedería Santa Cruz are just some of the great hotel and apartment alternatives in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. 55 kilometres to the northeast of Galapagar, you may also choose to stay at Buitrago del Lozoya, which is home to the Las Posadas del Arroyo and Las Posadas del Nogal. While in Buitrago del Lozoya, set aside a little time to visit the Picasso Museum and Buitrago City Walls.

Before your Galapagar trip draws to a close, why not spend an afternoon hanging out with fellow sports fans at a local sporting fixture? You'll find The Magic Box 35 kilometres to the southeast of Galapagar. For visitors who fancy staying close by, make a reservation at the Hotel Ganivet or the HRC Hotel.

Barajas Airport is 35 kilometres from downtown Galapagar. Should you wish to stay close by, you can book a room at the TRYP Madrid Alcalá 611 Hotel or the NH Villa de Coslada.