Arganda del Rey, Municipality in southeastern Community of Madrid, Spain
Arganda del Rey is a municipality in southeastern Madrid region, located approximately 27 kilometers from the capital city. The town spreads across protected natural areas within the Southeast Regional Park and sits at an elevation of 618 meters.
The municipality served as the capital of Sexmo de Tajuña until 1214, when it lost this status to other territories. King Philip II granted it the title of Villa in 1581, raising its administrative rank.
The Church of San Juan Bautista houses a tombstone marking where Miguel de Cervantes' maternal ancestors were buried. This connection links the town to one of Spain's most celebrated writers.
The town connects to Madrid through regular transportation services, making it easy to visit from the capital. The surrounding natural areas require comfortable footwear and some stamina for exploration.
A restored Henschel steam locomotive from 1925 runs weekend services between La Poveda station and Laguna del Campillo during spring and autumn. This vintage rail experience offers travelers a journey through early industrial transport history.
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Parque Regional del Sureste
5.3 km
Bridge of Arganda del Rey
6.3 km
Church of San Juan Bautista
235 m
La Poveda railway bridge
4.8 km
Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
6.6 km
Iglesia de Santa María del Castillo, Campo Real
6.6 km
Centro de educación ambiental El Campillo
7.9 km
Museo del Tren de Arganda
4 km
Antigua casa consistorial, Rivas Vaciamadrid
7.3 km
Iglesia de San Marcos
7.3 km
Silo of Arganda del Rey
788 mEstatua a los Recortadores
315 mGolden Dark Age
8.7 kmAuditorio Miguel Ríos
8 km"Ciudad de Rock"
5.4 kmSortilegio
7.3 kmParque del Sureste
7.3 kmKatherine
7.5 kmFamilia de vallas
7.5 kmArmonía
8 kmCafé Teatro Casablanca
169 mMural, Work of art
6.6 kmWork of art
245 mScenic viewpoint
5.5 kmMirador Charlie Donnelly
6.9 kmLa evolución de la vida
977 mElefante hembra y su cría
5.4 kmMonument
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