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Pelayos de la Presa

Madrid, Spain · Europe

About Pelayos de la Presa

Pelayos de la Presa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Martín de Valdeiglesias, 56km from Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

Pelayos de la Presa is a town located in Madrid, Spain. With a population of 2,197, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pelayos de la Presa 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 Pelayos de la Presa to your route.

About Pelayos de la Presa

Pelayos de la Presa (Spanish pronunciation: [peˈlaʝos ðe la ˈpɾesa]) is a municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain. It covers an area of 7.58 km2. As of 2018, it has a population of 2,475. It is located in the southwest of the region, near the San Juan Reservoir (retaining the waters of the Alberche), the source

Read more the municipal water supplies come from. The reservoir is shared between Pelayos de la Presa, Navas del Rey and San Martín de Valdeiglesias, with Pelayos de la Presa having jurisdiction over "El Muro" area. As it is the only reservoir in the region declared as swimming area, it attracts tourism. The Monastery of Santa María de Valdeiglesias, with its origins dating back to the 12th century, cistercian-style, is located in the municipality. It is located at 570 m over sea level.

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Where is Pelayos de la Presa located?

Pelayos de la Presa is located in Madrid, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 40.3605 latitude, -4.3346 longitude.

What is the population of Pelayos de la Presa?

Pelayos de la Presa has a population of approximately 2,197 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
2,197
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Madrid
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.3605, -4.3346

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 Pelayos de la Presa

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

El Escorial

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Walls of Avila

The most complete and best-preserved medieval city walls in Europe, encircling the old city with 88 towers and 2,500 meters of battlements.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Plaza Mayor

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

53 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Museo Reina Sofía

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

54 km · about 65 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.

55 km · about 65 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

historic highway

Puerto del Pico

A 1,352 m pass in the Sierra de Gredos where the N-502 runs beside a superbly preserved Roman road that still zigzags down the mountainside below the modern tarmac.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Pelayos de la Presa

  • 58 kmPuerto del PicoA 1,352 m pass in the Sierra de Gredos where the N-502 runs beside a superbly preserved Roman road that still zigzags down the mountainside below the modern tarmac.

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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