Vicálvaro

Vicálvaro is a district on Madrid's eastern side divided into four neighborhoods that together form a large residential area. The district mixes apartment blocks, local shops, and green spaces, creating a typical rhythm between busier and quieter sections.

The area was settled in ancient times, as archaeological finds from early cultures show. A significant political event called La Vicalvarada took place here and changed Spanish history in the 1850s.

The district evolved from farmland into a modern residential area while keeping some traditional character in its older core sections. Residents use local squares and green spaces regularly for daily interactions and often gather at small shops and cafés around the historic center.

The area is well served by public transportation, especially the metro, which has multiple stations connecting this district to the center. Buses also run regularly and help you explore the various neighborhoods and move between them.

The name of this district comes from a word in an ancient language once spoken in this region. The meaning of the name is rooted in the area's long past and recalls its early history.

Location: Madrid

Inception: July 1, 1988

Shares border with: Ciudad Lineal, Moratalaz, Puente de Vallecas, San Blas-Canillejas, Coslada, San Fernando de Henares, Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Villa de Vallecas

Website: https://madrid.es/portales/munimadrid/es/Inicio/El-Ayuntamiento/Vicalvaro?vgnextfmt=default&vgnextchannel=f4c1ca5d5fb96010VgnVCM100000dc0ca8c0RCRD

GPS coordinates: 40.40420,-3.60806

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:37