Cerceda, Mountain village in Sierra de Guadarrama, Spain
Cerceda is a mountain village within El Boalo municipality, situated at around 900 meters elevation in the Sierra de Guadarrama. The settlement spreads across a landscape of granite rocks and meadows that define its natural setting.
The village emerged as a settlement centered on livestock farming and granite extraction. These activities formed the foundation of its development over time.
The Cross of May celebration on May 3rd and Christ of Hope festival on September 14th mark important dates in the local calendar.
The village connects to Madrid via M-607 and M-608 roads, with regular bus services operating to the capital and neighboring places. These road links make it straightforward to reach both Madrid and surrounding communities.
The population of Cerceda grew from 1,367 residents in 2000 to 3,536 in 2023, making it the most populated area in El Boalo municipality.
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