Young Summer: The best destinations to travel to from Madrid for less than 5 euros

The Spanish government, led by Pedro Sánchez, has once again launched the Verano Joven campaign, allowing people between the ages of 18 and 30 to benefit from substantial discounts on both buses and trains and visit other parts of Spain (and Europe thanks to Interrail) for a very low price. This means that from the city of Madrid , you can explore countless destinations during the summer months, and you can even visit several for less than five euros.

With the campaign promoted by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, young people will be able to enjoy a 90% discount on medium-distance and narrow-gauge train tickets, as well as on buses, while paying half price for long-distance, high-speed, and Interrail lines. With these discounts, from the Spanish capital, it's possible to travel to incredible destinations across Spain for very little money, from exciting cities to beach resorts.

Benidorm

What better time than summer to visit Benidorm? One of Spain's major tourist centers is filled every summer with both domestic and international tourists who want to swim in the Mediterranean waters while enjoying its vibrant atmosphere. During the Verano Joven program, you can purchase an ALSA ticket from Madrid's Estación Sur (Méndez Álvaro Station) that reaches the coastal city in just over five hours.

Grenade

Granada is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in all of Spain, and if you're not afraid of high temperatures, the summer weeks are perfect for visiting the Nasrid city. In just five hours and for less than five euros, thanks to the Verano Joven discounts, you can reach this gem of Andalusia and explore the Alhambra, the Albaicín neighborhood , and all its other hidden treasures.

Barcelona

Taking advantage of the summer discounts, you can visit Spain's other major metropolis, Barcelona, ​​for just five euros. Several ALSA buses depart from Madrid every day to Barcelona. Despite being a fairly long trip (more than seven hours), it's definitely worth it, both for its ridiculously low price and for all the wonders to be found in the Catalan capital.

Bilbao

One of the great cities in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, Bilbao surprises every curious visitor who sets foot there, and now, thanks to the Summer Youth Festival, you can explore it for just over four euros. It takes just four hours to reach El Botxo by bus from the Spanish capital, so if you have the opportunity, it's one of those exciting destinations you absolutely must visit.

Valladolid

Young people between 18 and 30 years old can also enjoy a 90% discount on medium-distance train tickets, and one of the best routes of this kind from Madrid is to Valladolid. The capital of Castile and León hides countless amazing secrets waiting to be discovered, and being just an hour from Puerta del Sol, it's perfect for a day trip.

All these destinations (and many more) can be explored with Verano Joven from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. To enjoy these discounts, you must register on the campaign website and wait to receive the code to enter when purchasing bus or train tickets.