El Toril Glamping Experience

Staying locally, you could head to the lake just outside Navalcán (20 minutes) for fishing, hiking or to see a well-preserved Roman bridge. Head a little further up the road to the Pantano del Rincón wetlands (30 minutes) with your binoculars and there's a nature watching area where you can sit for hours watching wading birds against a backdrop of snow capped mountains… Other top attractions not to be missed include the Cuevas del Cerro del Águila (20 minutes), a network of spectacular limestone caves with a restaurant attached. For adventures in the hills, meanwhile, pack some sturdy footwear and steer yourself in the direction of the Sierra de Gredos regional park and spots like Guisando (30 minutes), where there's a natural pool for wild swimming and lots of hiking trails. Day trippers will find plenty to do further afield as well, including the medieval city of Ávila (an hour and 20 minutes) with its 12th-century walls and several monasteries. Toledo (also an hour and 20 minutes) is also well worth travelling to see – the old Jewish quarter, cathedral and the Santa Cruz gallery with its El Greco paintings are just a few of the many highlights.