El Pilar

El Pilar is a residential neighborhood in northern Madrid with apartment buildings, small shops, and green spaces distributed along quiet streets. The infrastructure is geared toward daily life, with local services and public squares that run through the district.

The neighborhood developed during Madrid's major expansion in the mid-20th century, when new residential areas were built for the growing population. This growth made it an important part of Madrid's northern urban development.

This neighborhood has developed as a residential area with its own character, where residents regularly gather in local squares and shops. Daily life follows the rhythm of a typical Madrid district, where family and community connections matter to the people who live here.

Barrio del Pilar metro station on Line 9 offers direct connections to central Madrid and other neighborhoods. Several bus routes also run through the area, making it easy to explore different parts of the city.

The neighborhood borders five other districts, giving it a special position within Madrid. This central location at the edge of several neighborhoods makes it a meeting point with diverse connections.

Location: Fuencarral-El Pardo

Shares border with: Peñagrande, Mirasierra, La Paz, Valdeacederas, Valdezarza

GPS coordinates: 40.47823,-3.71154

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08