Hi Liz,
Lucky you! Have a wonderful trip!
I am sure one of your day trips out of Madrid will be to the amazing World Heritage
listed city of Toledo. Apart from getting lost in the labyrinth of narrow streets,
highly recommend to take a walk up the road out of town to the hill that overlooks
the town for an unforgettable view.
See image here (click to enlarge) -
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...gus-Toledo.JPG
North of Zaragoza in Aragon, there are some nice quiet Pyrenees valleys to
explore such as up Valle de Hecho if you wish to escape the hustle and bustle.
Portugal is also a great destination to explore and you don't have to go far off the
main highways and onto the maze of country roads to find yourself in another world.
We look forward to the pictures.