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Things to see in Villanueva de la Cañada (Spain): 36 places and when to go
Villanueva de la Cañada is a town in Spain, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (21), History (6), Food and drink (4). The best known are Palace of Infante don Luis, Casita del Príncipe and Castle of Villaviciosa de Odón. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 40.457, -3.9887
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (21) · History (6) · Food and drink (4) · Architecture (2) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 36 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Valquemado, at 880 m.
What to see in Villanueva de la Cañada
The places in and around Villanueva de la Cañada, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Palace of Infante don LuisBuilding in Boadilla del Monte11 km
- Casita del PríncipeCultural property in El Escorial, Spain19 km
- Castle of Villaviciosa de OdónMedieval castle in Villaviciosa de Odon14 km
- Watchtower of TorrelodonesCultural property in Torrelodones, Spain14 km
- Castle of AulenciaHistory3.2 km
- Puente de la Alcanzorla, GalapagarBridge in Galapagar, Community of Madrid, Spain15 km
- Puente Nuevo, GalapagarBridge in Galapagar, Community of Madrid, Spain14 km
- Amarillos ViejosBrewery9.4 km
- AquopolisWith kids4 m
- Barley & CoBrewery14 km
- Circular de Galapagar y ColmenarejoHiking12 km
- Circular de Villaviciosa de Odón y El SotilloHiking12 km
- De Boadilla del Monte a Villanueva de la CañadaHiking5.3 km
- De Boadilla del Monte a Villaviciosa de OdónHiking12 km
- De Brunete a Navalcarnero por el río GuadarramaHiking12 km
- De Brunete a Navalcarnero por Sevilla la NuevaHiking12 km
- De Brunete al río GuadarramaHiking7.9 km
- De Colmenarejo a San BlasHiking12 km
- De Colmenarejo a ValdemorilloHiking8.4 km
- De Colmenarejo a Villanueva del PardilloHiking7.7 km
- De Galapagar a La NavataHiking15 km
- De la Cañada de Retamar a ColmenarejoHiking11 km
- De los Altos de Galapagar a GalapagarHiking12 km
- De Torrelodones a Colmenarejo y GalapagarHiking12 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: De Valdemorillo a Villanueva de la Cañada, De Villanueva de la Cañada a Brunete, De Villanueva del Pardillo a Villanueva de la Cañada, De Villanueva del Pardillo al Puente de Retamar, De Villaviciosa de Odón a Móstoles, Del Puente del Retamar a Colmenarejo y Galapagar, Norte-Sur. De Collado Villalba (y San Yago) a Serranillos del Valle
- Temples: church of San Carlos Borromeo (Villanueva de la Cañada)
- Nature: Madroñal, Valquemado
- Food and drink: Manuel Muñoz (Los Patata), Vinos Sanz
When to go to Villanueva de la Cañada
The best time to visit Villanueva de la Cañada is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:52
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In April, 36 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Villanueva de la Cañada
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 36 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Villanueva de la Cañada?
The best known: Palace of Infante don Luis, Casita del Príncipe, Castle of Villaviciosa de Odón, Watchtower of Torrelodones, Castle of Aulencia. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Villanueva de la Cañada?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Villanueva de la Cañada?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 36 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Villanueva de la Cañada as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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