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Orcasitas

Madrid, Spain · Europe

About Orcasitas

Orcasitas works well as a base: 51km from Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

Orcasitas is a town located in Madrid, Spain. With a population of 23,085, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Orcasitas 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 Orcasitas to your route.

About Orcasitas

Orcasitas is a ward (barrio) of Madrid belonging to the district of Usera.

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Orcasitas 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 Orcasitas located?

Orcasitas is located in Madrid, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 40.3686 latitude, -3.7124 longitude.

What is the population of Orcasitas?

Orcasitas has a population of approximately 23,085 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
23,085
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Madrid
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.3686, -3.7124

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 Orcasitas

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museo Reina Sofía

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

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Plaza Mayor

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

5 km · about 10 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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

museum

Museo del Prado

Spain's premier art museum with an unrivaled collection of European art, including masterworks by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco.

5 km · about 10 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

El Escorial

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

44 km · about 50 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.

51 km · about 60 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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