December long weekend 2026: road trips from Madrid from the 5th to the 8th

This year the December long weekend is a perfect one in the Community of Madrid: Constitution Day falls on a Sunday and is moved to Monday 7, And Tuesday the 8th is the Immaculate Conception. Result: four consecutive days., From Saturday, December 5th to Tuesday, December 8th, without using a single day of vacation. It's the last big long weekend before Christmas and a perfect opportunity to leave Madrid by car.

Four days to get away without going far

With four days, there's plenty of time to combine destinations or settle in one place and explore it at a leisurely pace. And in December, destinations near Madrid have a special charm: mountains with the first snows, historic city centers with a festive atmosphere, and winter cuisine that begs for a long, leisurely after-dinner chat.

Road trips for the December long weekend

• Sierra de Guadarrama: Navacerrada, Cotos or the El Paular valley, less than an hour away, for walking in the snow or doing winter routes.
• Segovia: The aqueduct, the Alcázar and a good barbecue, with the mountains in the background, are less than an hour away.
• Toledo: Just over half an hour away; its narrow streets and nativity scenes make for a very Christmassy visit.
• Sigüenza: Medieval village with castle and cathedral, an hour and a half away, ideal for a night out.
• Pedraza and Buitrago de Lozoya: walled stone villages for a day trip through the northern mountains (Here's a route through the Sierra Norte).

Driving in winter: what you should check

If your plan takes you through the mountains, check the mountain pass conditions on the DGT website before setting off, as snow may require snow chains or winter tires. You can add Carmove chains Add to your booking as an extra, just like child seats or an additional driver to share the mileage. And if you'll also be traveling around the city, check What environmental sticker do you need to drive in Madrid?.

Book in advance: it's a very busy holiday weekend

Half of Madrid will be traveling during those days, so the sooner you book, the more car options you'll have. With Carmove We'll bring the car to your home or wherever you need it. and we'll pick it up on our return, with full insurance coverage. without franchise and 300 km included each day. If the getaway is longer, you can increase the mileage when booking.