Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain

Places to visit near Getafe

Getafe is a city in Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain, home to about 167,164 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit — 71 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 33 parks and 28 museums. The must-see places are Tabernáculo de Vida Getafe (1 km), Cerro de Buenavista (3 km) and Bosque Sur (5 km).

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Getafe, Community of Madrid
Getafe, Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Getafe at a glance

Location
Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain
Population
about 167,164
Coordinates
40.3057° N, 3.7330° W
Places within 50 km
198 (198 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Getafe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Getafe: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Getafe

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Getafe. The closest is Palacio Nuevo (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Getafe

34 churches within 100 km of Getafe. The closest is Tabernáculo de Vida Getafe (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Getafe

33 parks within 100 km of Getafe. The closest is Bosque Sur (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Getafe

30 museums within 100 km of Getafe. The closest is Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica - Museo del Aire (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Getafe

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Getafe. The closest is Cerro de Buenavista (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Getafe

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Getafe. The closest is Invernadero del Palacio de Cristal de Arganzuela (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Getafe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Getafe
  2. 1 km Tabernáculo de Vida Getafe · church, Community of Madrid
  3. 6 km Parque Dehesa Boyal · park, Community of Madrid
  4. 12 km Parque de Polvoranca · park, Community of Madrid
  5. 3 km Bosque Sur · park, Community of Madrid
  6. 3 km Cerro de Buenavista · viewpoint, Community of Madrid
  7. 3 km Back to Getafe

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From travellers near Getafe

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How to reach Getafe

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    Within 15 km of Getafe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Getafe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7188Palacio Nuevo (11 km)
    Churches2934Tabernáculo de Vida Getafe (1 km)
    Parks3333Bosque Sur (5 km)
    Museums2830Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica - Museo del Aire (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Cerro de Buenavista (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1213Invernadero del Palacio de Cristal de Arganzuela (13 km)
    Other attractions910Estación de Atocha (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Laguna del Campillo (25 km)
    Temples44Abismo (15 km)
    Waterfalls33Parque de Las Cascadas (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Centro Cultural Islámico de Madrid (20 km)
    Treks01La Barranca - La Maliciosa (69 km)

    Getafe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Getafe?

    Tabernáculo de Vida Getafe (church, about 1 km), Cerro de Buenavista (viewpoint, about 3 km), Bosque Sur (park, about 5 km), Parque de Polvoranca (park, about 7 km), Parque Dehesa Boyal (park, about 7 km), Parque de Las Cascadas (waterfall, about 10 km).

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

    198 places on Spotwander: 71 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 33 parks, 28 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Getafe?

    Palacio Nuevo, about 11 km by road; La Dama del Manzanares (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Getafe?

    Tabernáculo de Vida Getafe, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Getafe?

    Bosque Sur, about 5 km by road; Parque de Polvoranca (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Getafe?

    Start in Getafe, visit Tabernáculo de Vida Getafe, then Parque Dehesa Boyal, then Parque de Polvoranca, then Bosque Sur, then Cerro de Buenavista, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Getafe?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Getafe’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Getafe on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.