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Buitrago del Lozoya

Madrid, Spain · Europe

About Buitrago del Lozoya

Buitrago del Lozoya is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Braojos, 36km from Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

Buitrago del Lozoya is a town located in Madrid, Spain. With a population of 1,811, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Buitrago del Lozoya sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Buitrago del Lozoya to your route.

About Buitrago del Lozoya

The Castle of Buitrago del Lozoya (Spanish: Castillo de Buitrago del Lozoya) is a castle located inside the walls of Buitrago del Lozoya, in the autonomous community of Madrid, Spain. It was built in the 15th century in Gothic-Mudéjar style. It has a rectangular plan, with seven towers of various shapes (round,

Read more pentagonal, square), all in stone. The interior is in ruins. It was declared a national monument in 1931 and a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993 as part of the historic quarter of the town.

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Where is Buitrago del Lozoya located?

Buitrago del Lozoya is located in Madrid, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 40.9909 latitude, -3.6336 longitude.

What is the population of Buitrago del Lozoya?

Buitrago del Lozoya has a population of approximately 1,811 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,811
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Madrid
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.9909, -3.6336

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Buitrago del Lozoya

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Pedraza

Perfectly preserved walled village entered through a single medieval gate, with a porticoed Plaza Mayor and a castle once owned by painter Ignacio Zuloaga. In early July it switches off electric light for the candle-lit Noche de las Velas.

21 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park

Granite peaks and pine forests north of Madrid, with the Puerto de Navacerrada pass beloved by drivers and skiers.

36 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Aqueduct of Segovia

A stupendous Roman aqueduct with 167 arches of unmortared granite blocks, standing perfectly after nearly 2,000 years.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Alcázar of Segovia

Fairy-tale medieval castle perched on a rocky crag that inspired the design of Disney's Cinderella Castle.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Hoces del Duratón & Ermita de San Frutos

An 11th-century hermitage stands on a rock spur above a tight meander of the Duratón gorge, wheeled by one of Europe's largest griffon vulture colonies. A gravel road from Villaseca ends at a car park a short walk from the rim.

42 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Circuito del Jarama

A tight, twisting 3.4km circuit north of Madrid designed by John Hugenholtz that hosted nine Spanish Grands Prix. Still active for club racing and track days, largely unchanged since the 1970s.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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