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Galapagar

Galapagar is a town in Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain of about 31,820 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit: 62 forts & heritage, 32 parks and 16 churches. The must-see places are Asunción de Nuestra Señora, Atalaya de Torrelodones and Palacio del Canto del Pico.

40.5783° N, 4.0043° WPop. 31,820

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km199
Must-see237
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Galapagar

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

81 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 Galapagar
  2. Dehesa de Navalcarbónpark · 45 min
  3. Atalaya de Torrelodonesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Torre del Telégranfo En Cabeza Medianaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Abantosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Casita del Príncipeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Galapagar
Today’s loopGalapagarStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Galapagar?

Asunción de Nuestra Señora (church, about 1 km), Atalaya de Torrelodones (heritage site, about 8 km), Palacio del Canto del Pico (heritage site, about 8 km), Casita del Príncipe (heritage site, about 14 km), Torre del Telégranfo En Cabeza Mediana (viewpoint, about 15 km), Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial (museum, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Galapagar?

199 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 32 parks, 16 churches, 26 museums, 25 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Galapagar?

Atalaya de Torrelodones, about 8 km by road; Palacio del Canto del Pico (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Galapagar?

Dehesa de Navalcarbón, about 16 km by road; Parque de la Vaguada (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Galapagar?

Start in Galapagar, visit Dehesa de Navalcarbón, then Atalaya de Torrelodones, then Torre del Telégranfo En Cabeza Mediana, then Abantos, then Casita del Príncipe, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.