Book El Boalo hotels

If you've had your fill of the rat race and are heading to Sierra de Guadarrama, consider selecting a hip place to stay within easy driving distance of El Boalo. lastminute.co.nz has a number of options.

El Boalo can't lay claim to being the accommodation capital of Sierra de Guadarrama. It does, however, feature the BlueSense Sierra Madrid, which is only 3-kilometre from the centre of town.

The Eurostars Suites Mirasierra is situated 30 kilometres away from the middle of El Boalo. Another option is the Hotel Quinta de los Cedros, which is situated 35 kilometres away. Some other places to stay are the Rusticae Hotel Palacio San Facundo and the Meliá Castilla.

After you've checked out El Boalo for a while, explore Madrid's many other offerings. Nature lovers will appreciate Madrid's forests. You should also go to the area's old towns, historic palaces and war relics and monuments. Travellers in this region of Spain often enjoy mountain biking and hiking.

It is well known that we Aussies know how to relax, so consider staying a little longer and check out the El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen, which you'll find in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 20 kilometres to the southwest of El Boalo. Should you wish to spend a night or two in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, check out the El Escorial Victoria Palace and Hotel Posada Don Jaime. 40 kilometres to the northeast of El Boalo you'll also find Buitrago del Lozoya, which is home to the Las Posadas del Arroyo and Las Posadas del Nogal. Should you choose to stay in Buitrago del Lozoya, set aside a little time to check out the Picasso Museum and Buitrago City Walls.

If sport is what you love, make sure you visit The Magic Box, which is 45 kilometres to the southeast of El Boalo. Book a hotel near the action at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado or the SmartRentals Atocha.

Barajas Airport is the gateway to El Boalo. Nearby hotels include the Hilton Madrid Airport and the Meliá Barajas.