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Cerceda

Madrid, Spain · Europe

About Cerceda

Cerceda is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Moralzarzal, 10km from Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

Cerceda is a town located in Madrid, Spain. With a population of 5,023, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cerceda 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 Cerceda to your route.

About Cerceda

El Boalo is a Spanish village of around 8.547 inhabitants, 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Madrid, in the Community of Madrid.

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What are the best things to do in Cerceda?

Cerceda offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cerceda located?

Cerceda is located in Madrid, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 40.6989 latitude, -3.9337 longitude.

What is the population of Cerceda?

Cerceda has a population of approximately 5,023 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
5,023
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Madrid
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.6989, -3.9337

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 Cerceda

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

El Escorial

A vast granite royal monastery and palace at the foot of the Guadarrama mountains, burial place of Spanish kings.

22 km · about 25 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Alcázar of Segovia

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Royal Palace of Madrid

Largest functioning royal palace in Europe with over 3,400 rooms, the official residence of the Spanish royal family.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Plaza Mayor

Grand 17th-century rectangular plaza in central Madrid surrounded by three-storey residential buildings with 237 balconies.

37 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Museo Reina Sofía

Spain's national museum of 20th-century art, home to Picasso's monumental anti-war painting Guernica.

38 km · about 45 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cerceda.

Boalo

🇪🇸 Spain

2 km awayPop. 5,094

Moralzarzal

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 11,582

Becerril de la Sierra

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 6,267

Manzanares el Real

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 6,231

Collado Mediano

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 7,463

Navacerrada

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 2,402

Hoyo de Manzanares

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 7,093

Alpedrete

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 12,797

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