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El Vellón

El Vellón is a town in Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain of about 1,293 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit: 64 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Atalaya del Vellón, Atalaya de Venturada and Cartuja de Talamanca.

40.7649° N, 3.5797° WPop. 1,293

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km167
Must-see234
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Vellón

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:45 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave El Vellón
  2. Atalaya de Venturadaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Iglesia de Santa María Magdalenachurch · 30 min
  4. San Pedro Apóstolchurch · 30 min
  5. Cartuja de Talamancaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Iglesia de la Natividad de Nuestra Señorachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in El Vellón
Today’s loopEl VellónStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Vellón?

Atalaya del Vellón (heritage site, about 2 km), Atalaya de Venturada (heritage site, about 4 km), Cartuja de Talamanca (heritage site, about 7 km), Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena (church, about 10 km), Iglesia de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora (church, about 12 km), San Pedro Apóstol (church, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Vellón?

167 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks, 21 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to El Vellón?

Atalaya del Vellón, about 2 km by road; Atalaya de Venturada (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to El Vellón?

Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena, about 10 km by road; Iglesia de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Vellón?

Start in El Vellón, visit Atalaya de Venturada, then Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena, then San Pedro Apóstol, then Cartuja de Talamanca, then Iglesia de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.