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Universidad

Madrid, Spain · Europe

About Universidad

Universidad works well as a base: 45km from Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

Universidad is a town located in Madrid, Spain. With a population of 32,783, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Universidad 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 Universidad to your route.

About Universidad

The Palace of Parcent (Spanish: Palacio de Parcent) is a palace located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1995.

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Universidad 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 Universidad located?

Universidad is located in Madrid, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 40.4257 latitude, -3.7071 longitude.

What is the population of Universidad?

Universidad has a population of approximately 32,783 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
32,783
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Madrid
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.4257, -3.7071

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 Universidad

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Plaza Mayor

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

1 km · about 5 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.

1 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Museo Reina Sofía

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

2 km · about 5 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.

2 km · about 5 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

El Escorial

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

41 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.

45 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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