El Espinar

El Espinar extends across 20,510 hectares of land at an elevation of 1,191 meters in the Sistema Central mountain range of northern Spain.

The settlement traces its origins to the Iron Age, with archaeological evidence discovered at Canto Los Hierros site in 2016 south of the current town location.

The municipality maintains strong connections to traditional sheep farming practices, which significantly influenced the local economy throughout the 18th century.

The town connects to Madrid and Segovia through regular railway services and two toll motorways, offering convenient transportation options for residents and visitors.

The municipality includes natural swimming pools along the Moros River and hosts the Open Castilla y León international tennis tournament.

Location: Segovia Province

Capital city: El Espinar

Elevation above the sea: 1,191 m

Part of: Mancomunidade Intermunicipal de los Ángeles de San Rafael

Shares border with: Los Molinos, Guadarrama, Peguerinos, Santa María de la Alameda, Las Navas del Marqués, Navas de San Antonio, Vegas de Matute, Otero de Herreros, Ortigosa del Monte, La Losa, Navas de Riofrío, Real Sitio de San Ildefonso, Cercedilla

Website: http://elespinar.es

GPS coordinates: 40.71861,-4.24778

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49