How many Rural Accommodation Villages are there in Community of Madrid?

There are 53 Rural Accommodation Villages in Community of Madrid, Spain. They sit at an average altitude of 848 metres.

Which are the largest Rural Accommodation Villages in Community of Madrid?

The largest Rural Accommodation Villages in Community of Madrid by population are: Torrejón de Velasco (4,900 inhabitants), Robledo de Chavela (4,818 inhabitants), Los Molinos (4,788 inhabitants).

What to do in the Rural Accommodation Villages of Community of Madrid?

In the Rural Accommodation Villages of Community of Madrid you can enjoy hiking trails and mountain viewpoints, visiting local heritage sites, sampling regional cuisine. Each village has its own character and traditions worth exploring.

Rural Accommodation Villages in Community of Madrid

53 villages · 163 - 4,900 inhabitants · Nature 69/100

Rural Accommodation Villages in Community of Madrid: key facts

53 villages total
Torrejón de Velasco (4,900 inh.)
Robledo de Chavela (4,818 inh.)
Los Molinos (4,788 inh.)
Altitude range: 476 – 1,222 m

The Community of Madrid, beyond its vibrant capital, offers a wealth of rural villages providing unique accommodation experiences. These 53 municipalities, with an average population of just over 2000, are scattered across a diverse landscape ranging from 476 metres to 1222 metres above sea level. This altitude variation influences both the climate and the character of each village. The southern Comarca Sur is home to Torrejón de Velasco, a municipality with a population of approximately 4900, known for El Castillo de Puñonrostro, a 15th-century fortress. To the west, in the Sierra Oeste, lies Robledo de Chavela, with a similar population size of 4818. It hosts the NASA Space Tracking Station, a significant landmark. These villages offer a glimpse into a different side of Madrid, one rooted in agriculture, tradition, and a slower pace of life. The proximity to Madrid city makes these rural escapes easily accessible for those seeking a break from urban life, whilst still retaining a distinct cultural identity.

53 villages to explore

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Exploring the rural villages of the Community of Madrid reveals a tapestry of distinct comarcas, each with its own character. In the Cuenca del Guadarrama, Los Molinos sits at 1045 metres, offering panoramic views of the Sierra de Guadarrama and the popular Ruta del Cambroño. The local gastronomy focuses on hearty mountain fare, such as Cocido serrano and grilled meats. Moving south to the Comarca Sur, Serranillos del Valle presents a different landscape at 670 metres. Here, the Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari stands as a testament to the area's architectural heritage, complemented by the tranquil Parque del Alamillo. The local cuisine features Cocido madrileño and traditional sweets. Further east, in the Cuenca del Medio Jarama, Valdeolmos-Alalpardo showcases its unique cultural identity with its annual Belén Viviente during Christmas, a tradition that transforms the entire village. Torrejón de Velasco, also in the south, boasts El Castillo de Puñonrostro, a formidable medieval fortress, and traditional roasts. Robledo de Chavela, in the Sierra Oeste, is notable for the NASA Space Tracking Station, one of only three in the world, and its traditional ventas offering Cocido serrano.

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Rural Accommodation Villages in Community of Madrid

Rural Accommodation Villages in Community of Madrid: key facts

53 villages to explore

Torrejón de Velasco

Robledo de Chavela

Los Molinos

Serranillos del Valle

Valdeolmos-Alalpardo

Talamanca de Jarama

Casarrubuelos

Quijorna

Villaconejos

Aldea del Fresno

Navas del Rey

Navacerrada

Valdilecha

Pelayos de la Presa

Tielmes

Villamanta

Bustarviejo

Venturada

Carabaña

El Vellón

Colmenar del Arroyo

Buitrago del Lozoya

Buitrago del Lozoya

Buitrago del Lozoya

Buitrago del Lozoya

Belmonte de Tajo

Zarzalejo

Fresnedillas de la Oliva

Villanueva de Perales

Rascafría

Navalafuente

Villamantilla

Orusco de Tajuña

Lozoyuela-Navas-Sieteiglesias

Anchuelo

Titulcia

Torremocha de Jarama

Valdelaguna

Santorcaz

El Berrueco

Valdaracete

Patones

Patones

Valdepiélagos

Lozoya

Rozas de Puerto Real

Canencia

Garganta de los Montes

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