El Viso

El Viso is a residential neighborhood in Chamartín that stretches between Paseo de la Castellana and Avenida de Concha Espina, characterized by two-story single-family homes. The houses follow a rectangular grid layout and create a quiet, self-contained residential area with wide streets.

The neighborhood was built between 1933 and 1936 under architect Rafael Bergamín Gutiérrez, who applied rationalist building principles. This planning phase established the ordered and organized structure that defines the area today.

The neighborhood's name derives from a historic water channel that once flowed through the area. Residents maintain a strong connection to this local heritage, even though the physical waterway is no longer visible today.

The area is easily reached via Nuevos Ministerios metro station, which offers direct connections to other parts of Madrid. Visitors should note that this is a residential neighborhood, so there are few commercial activities or restaurants along the main streets.

Despite its central location within a major city, the neighborhood manages to feel separate from the hustle and bustle. The strict planning and rectangular layout make it a kind of island for those seeking city life with quietness.