Colmenar de Oreja

Colmenar de Oreja is a municipality in the Madrid region situated on Spain's central plateau. The town has a traditional village layout with a central square, a church, and winding streets characteristic of small settlements in this area.

The municipality emerged during the medieval development of the region and served as an agricultural center for the local population. Its history is connected to the settlement and economic evolution of the plateau.

The village is accessible from the capital and lies in a region well suited for day trips. The traditional village layout makes it easy to explore on foot and experience the rural surroundings.

Location: Community of Madrid

Capital city: Colmenar de Oreja

Elevation above the sea: 761 m

Part of: Mancomunidad del Sur, Mancomunitat Intermunicipal de Residuos del Sur de Madrid, Mancomunidade para o abastecemento de augas potables do río Teixo dos concellos de Colmenar de Oreja, Belmonte de Tajo e Valdelaguna

Shares border with: Chinchón, Villaconejos, Valdelaguna, Belmonte de Tajo, Villarejo de Salvanés, Villarrubia de Santiago, Noblejas, Ontígola, Ocaña, Aranjuez

Website: https://aytocdo.com

GPS coordinates: 40.10917,-3.38694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:22