Villanueva de la Cañada

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Villanueva de la Cañada is a municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Located 30 km north-west from Madrid, the municipality covers an area of 34.92 km². Geographically, it sits on a large plain, in which there are several promontories, on one of which is found the castle of Aulencia, its main landmark. The ESA's European Space Astronomy Centre lies close to the former, on the Guadarrama riverfront. Villafranca del Castillo, a well-off urban area detached from the main nucleus, is located within the municipal bounds. Villanueva de la Cañada hosts the main campus of the Alfonso X El Sabio University as well as the Aquópolis waterpark. ()

Alternative names: Population: 21.4 thous. (2019)Area: 13.24 mi²Coordinates: 40°27'0"N, 4°0'8"W

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Villanueva de la Cañada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: European Space Astronomy Centre, La Ciudad del Fútbol, Castillo de Aulencia, Biblioteca María Giralt.

2.6 miE
Observatories and planetariums
European Space Astronomy Centre
68 min walk • The European Space Astronomy Centre near Madrid in Spain is the ESA's centre for space science. It hosts the science operation centres for all ESA astronomy and planetary missions together with their scientific archives.
7.4 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
La Ciudad del Fútbol, Las Rozas
189 min walk • Officially La Ciudad del Fútbol de la Real Federación Española de Fútbol is a football training facility opened in 2003, serving as the headquarters of the Royal Spanish Football Federation as well as the official training centre of the Spanish football team.
2.5 miE
Forts and castles
Castillo de Aulencia
64 min walk • The castle of Aulencia is located in the municipality of Villanueva de la Cañada, in the Community of Madrid. Next to its enclave arose the disappeared village of Villafranca del Castillo, which currently gives its name to a luxury development.
4.8 miNW
40°30'3"N • 4°3'53"W
Biblioteca María Giralt, Valdemorillo
123 min walk • Historical place, Theater, Concerts and shows
3.5 miNE
Locality
Villanueva del Pardillo
90 min walk • One of the main attractions in Villanueva del Pardillo is the San Sebastian Church, a historic landmark that dates back to the 16th century. Visitors can marvel at the impressive architecture and take in the serene atmosphere of this beautiful church.
3.1 miS
Town
Brunete
79 min walk • One of the main attractions in Brunete is the beautiful Parque de los Estados, a sprawling park that is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a relaxing picnic. The park is home to lush greenery, winding pathways, and a tranquil lake, providing a peaceful escape from the...