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You don't need to go far to switch off, because many getaways under 2 hours from Barcelona bring beaches, medieval villages, forests and cliffs in the time it takes to cross the city, and with quick travel and minimal planning you can turn a spare Saturday into something memorable.

The deer rut in Spain is one of Europe's most stirring natural events, and it deserves your respect.

Asturias concentra en pocos kilómetros mar, valle y alta montaña, pasando del Cantábrico a los Picos de Europa; bosques, acantilados y rutas para todos los niveles.

You want weekends that include your dog, not workarounds that exclude them, and across Spain pet-friendly getaways have grown as more travelers choose fresh air, quieter nights, and easy trails in rural areas.

You don’t need a long drive to feel far away: getaways under 2 hours from Valencia take you to limestone canyons, turquoise rivers, thermal pools, vineyards and charming hill towns for easy day trips or last-minute weekend escapes.

You don’t need a long drive to feel far away; getaways near A Coruña let you swap traffic for rivers, coves and quiet towns in minutes, making short escapes cheaper, simpler, and ideal for filling weekends with outdoor experiences.

Madrid sabe a cielo grande cuando cae la tarde, y en esta selección de miradores Madrid atardecer encontrarás cinco lugares probados, desde el Templo de Debod hasta el Faro de Moncloa, con datos de acceso, horarios y precios para fotógrafos, parejas y familias.

You don’t need to cross Andalusia to feel far away; getaways near Seville pack beaches, sierras, whitewashed towns and world-class heritage into drives and rides you can do between breakfast and lunch.

Discover the 10 best hiking trails in Seville: from family walks of 5 km to challenging 18 km ascents. Complete guide with maps, difficulty levels, and practical tips.

Warm thermals over cliffs and olive groves lift wings like kites tugging at a steady breeze, and this guide gives you a clear, practical path to fly.

You want nearby getaways from Madrid that feel fresh, simple, and doable this week, with solid info—times, prices and how to get there—without losing the thrill of discovering somewhere new.

Small distances, big rewards: getaways within 2 hours of Málaga let you swap city pace for forests, cliffs and whitewashed alleys while saving fuel and keeping plans flexible for last‑minute day trips and rural escapes.

You want fresh air, real flavor, and no wasted time, so our getaways from Bilbao under 2 hours are designed for a single day or a compact weekend without the stress of long drives or big budgets.

You can plan a rural getaway without a car and feel your pace slow the moment you arrive, as choosing public transport to the countryside cuts emissions, reduces stress, simplifies logistics, eases budgets, and deepens contact with local communities.

You asked for getaways near Santander that feel new without endless driving, so this list gathers seven under-the-radar places reachable in less than two hours by car and mixing beaches, villages, mountains and caves.

You don't need a long holiday to reset; you need a smart plan, because sea breeze, mountain light and orchard scents sit within two easy hours of the city.