Neighborhood Dictionary

Quiet, family-friendly area combining the old Las Musas core with 1990s developments.

Villaverde neighbourhood with two stations on metro line 3, Ciudad de los Ángeles and Villaverde Bajo-Cruce, and the Ciudad de los Ángeles park.

Well-off, leafy residential area home to El Capricho, an 18th-century historic garden.

One of Spain's largest urban developments, over 5 million m², with residents since 2016.

1990s residential area taking in the historic core of Villaverde Bajo.

Product of the 1970s-80s public rehousing programme, with the Palomeras Linear Park alongside.

Lively working-class area, with Empress María de Austria park covering much of its ground.

Isolated mixed industrial-residential pocket between motorways, with the Plenilunio shopping centre.

New, expanding district whose northern end, Valdebebas, hosts Real Madrid's training complex.

Working-class, densely populated district, home to the regional parliament of Madrid.

Dense, diverse working-class district born of the Ciudad Parque Aluche plan approved in 1960.

Comfortable residential area next to Quinta de los Molinos park, famed for its almond blossom.

Quiet, family-friendly residential area, with the Cuña Verde de O'Donnell park across its northern half.

New family-oriented development handed over from 2002, its streets named after Spanish monasteries.

Airport district with quiet residential areas (Alameda de Osuna, Barajas pueblo) and abundant green space. High safety and family atmosphere. Limited public transport outside line 8; aircraft noise in areas under flight paths. Contained prices. Ideal for flight crews, airport staff and families who prioritise tranquillity and space over proximity to the centre.

A growing area with the Ensanche de Vallecas: new blocks, linear parks and spacious homes. Very family-oriented but with scarce transport and a notable distance from the centre. Reasonable prices for the floor space offered. No leisure in the area itself. A good option for families with a car who prioritise square footage over centrality.

Settled, quiet residential area next to Aluche park and its Constitution monument.

Former annexed town, now a peripheral eastern district with a still semi-rural character and new developments (El Cañaveral). Very affordable to rent, relatively safe for its price, but with very poor public transport and a limited urban offer. A car is advisable. Interesting for a first step onto the Madrid housing ladder on a small budget.

Young, family-oriented development settled from 2006, with La Gavia park designed by Toyo Ito.

Keeps the street plan of the old Vallecas village around San Pedro ad Víncula church: a village within the city.

Modern residential area with city-scale landmarks: La Paz Hospital and the Castellana's Four Towers.

New, expanding residential development, on land holding an Iron Age archaeological site.

Eastern district with a strong working-class identity (San Blas) and newer areas towards Canillejas and Las Rosas. Metro line 7 runs through the district; proximity to the airport, IFEMA and the Estadio Metropolitano. Low prices and genuine neighbourhood life. Limited cultural and nightlife offer and uneven safety in some areas. Suitable for those seeking affordable prices with access to the eastern part of the city.

Orderly planned district, with medium-rise blocks, interior green spaces and a stable family atmosphere. Very quiet and safe, though far from the centre and with metro coverage limited to line 9. Very reasonable prices. No nightlife or cultural offer of its own. Ideal for families and older residents who prioritise calm and moderate cost.

Villa estate created around 1950 for diplomats, still with a very high share of green space.

Known as La Piovera, a residential outskirts area next to Juan Carlos I park.

Large and sparsely populated, being transformed from the old army barracks it is named after.

Long-established former working-class village, with the 15th-16th-century Mudéjar church of Santa María la Blanca.

Former village annexed to Madrid, now a residential suburb of villas and gated estates with a life of its own.

Dense middle-class area, one of Madrid's most populous neighbourhoods despite its modest footprint.

New, green, planned district around a 470-hectare forest park, with extensive cycle lanes.

Converted industrial district in southern Madrid, very affordable to rent. Connections via Cercanías and metro (Villaverde Alto, Ciudad de los Ángeles). Low safety in some areas and almost no nightlife. Green spaces have improved with recent projects. For those seeking low rents within the city of Madrid who accept the environment's limitations.

Modern, family-friendly development with good amenities, marked by MVRDV's Mirador building.

New corporate-flavoured development, with multinational headquarters and plenty of young families.

Modern extension begun in 1997 within Buenavista, with award-winning subsidised housing architecture.

Working-class neighbourhood hard against the Casa de Campo wall, crossed by Paseo de Extremadura.

Cluster of towers up to twenty-two storeys with generous open space, beside the Pinar de Chamartín.

Quiet, established working-class residential area, predating the Gran San Blas development.

Vast and very green district in northern Madrid, with the Monte de El Pardo as a great natural lung. Low-density residential areas — Mirasierra, Montecarmelo, Las Tablas — with detached houses and private developments. Very limited public transport; a car is almost essential. Very scarce nightlife. Moderate prices. Recommended if nature, tranquillity and space take priority over urban immediacy.

Carabanchel's most populous neighbourhood, with the Vistalegre arena and Eugenia de Montijo park.

Historic working-class district in the southeast, with strong neighbourhood identity and a very active community fabric. Good metro connections (Nueva Numancia, Portazgo, Pavones). Accessible prices, though rising. Safety below average depending on the area. A good fit for those who value neighbourhood authenticity and community over status or proximity to the centre.

Modest, quiet residential area next to the Dehesa de la Villa, with strikingly uniform flat sizes.

Dense working-class area with Comillas park, opened in 1979 after a long neighbourhood campaign.

Large southern district with a strong working-class identity and emerging cultural initiatives. Well connected by metro (lines 5, 6 and 11) and bus. Low prices, trending upward. Uneven safety across micro-neighbourhoods. Suitable for young people on tight budgets, artists and families who prioritise square footage over a central location.

Modern, growing residential area, home to the Islazul shopping centre, opened in 2008.

High-end villa district beside the El Pardo woodlands, with several international schools.

Former village annexed in 1950, now middle-class residential; it keeps the 1698 San Blas chapel.

Carabanchel's smallest and densest neighbourhood, with its high street along Camino Viejo de Leganés.

Upmarket area of detached houses and towers, with a number of embassies.

Popular southwest district, very residential and traditional, with an active neighbourhood commercial fabric and well-used squares such as Aluche. Adequate transport to the centre — lines 5 and 10 — and prices still contained, though trending upward. Variable safety depending on area. A good option for those seeking an authentic castizo character, genuine everyday life and moderate prices, away from the tourism of the centre.

Green district in the northeast, with consolidated neighbourhoods (Canillas, Pinar del Rey) and recent developments (Sanchinarro, Valdebebas). Good safety levels, bilingual schools and full services. Limited metro in new areas; car dependence is common. Moderate prices. Recommended for young families with children who prioritise a safe environment over connectivity.

Diverse working-class district grown from the old inns on the Aragón road, annexed to Madrid in 1951.

Lively working-class area by Madrid Río, home to the San Isidro meadow and its 15 May pilgrimage.

Affordable working-class area with the Cuña Verde park, mostly built in the 1960s.

Diverse and multicultural southern district, with Madrid's «Chinatown» around calle San Nicolás and a powerful offering of Asian and Latin American gastronomy. Decent metro connections and Madrid Río nearby from Legazpi. Rent below the centre, but rising. Low safety perception in certain areas. Interesting for those seeking varied international gastronomy and moderate prices.

Populous, well-serviced working-class district taking in much of La Almudena cemetery.

Established working-class area formed by merging four hamlets after Canillas was annexed in 1949.

Dense working-class neighbourhood grown from the late-19th-century suburban colonies.

The district's largest neighbourhood, a former village where the 1854 uprising known as La Vicalvarada broke out.

Largely overlaps with Madrid's biggest public park, home to the zoo and the amusement park.

Elongated district centred on calle Arturo Soria, with a mix of blocks, detached houses and neighbourhood commerce. Good metro connections (lines 4, 5 and 7) and a mature residential atmosphere. Mid-range prices and some heterogeneity: quieter to the north, denser to the south. A good fit for established families and professionals seeking stability and contained prices without straying too far from the city core.

Working-class south in transition, with the Planetarium in Tierno Galván park and a 1935 rationalist market.

Residential and shopping area off Alcalá street, born in the 19th century as an affordable-housing farm colony.

Sprawling district blending the old Fuencarral village core with newer developments such as Tres Olivos.

Working-class estate planned in 1929 as ultra-cheap housing, recognisable by the sundials on its façades.

Established working-class area named after a 19th-century monumental gate of the Vista Alegre estate.

Working-class, multicultural neighbourhood at the heart of Vallecas, with Amós Acero park.

Discreet, quiet residential pocket in southern Retiro, historically known as Las Californias.

Working-class residential area built around Pradolongo park, Madrid's fourth-largest.

Historic core of the former Villaverde municipality, annexed to Madrid in 1954, with its own Plaza Mayor and market.

Nicknamed La Colmena (the beehive) for its hexagonal street layout, home to offices such as the BOE.

1950s working-class area, now multicultural, with a Sunday swap market for collectible stickers.

Quiet, heavily wooded residential area that preserves a remnant of the historic pine grove it is named after.

Landscaped 1960s estate, known locally as El Parque for its open, green layout.

Very dense 1960s working-class district, where the La Vaguada shopping centre opened in 1983.

Middle-class residential area with an irregular street plan following the old Abroñigal stream valley.

Expensive residential area built around Chamartín station, Madrid's second big rail hub.

Covers the campus planned in 1928 and the Dehesa de la Villa park; very little housing stock.

Down-to-earth neighbourhood of low-rise housing and corner shops, without major retail avenues.

Quiet Arganzuela neighbourhood with a notable cluster of fringe theatres and the Chimenea park.

Residential area in Madrid.

Working-class area in full transformation with an alternative vibe, and the 1932 Tirso de Molina market.

Riverside neighbourhood on the Manzanares, renewed around Madrid Río over the buried M-30 ring road.

Mid-20th-century working-class estate on the Manzanares floodplain, with a strong community tradition.

University district of wide avenues, from Princesa and Ciudad Universitaria to the developments of Aravaca. Extensive green space — Casa de Campo, Dehesa de la Villa — and adequate connections along the western axis. Mixed atmosphere: student-oriented near the campuses, more affluent in Aravaca. Variable prices. A good fit for university students, families and those working along the Pozuelo-Las Rozas axis.

Established middle-class residential area, with the Atocha Basilica and the Royal Tapestry Factory.

Modest neighbourhood in transition, home to Agustín Rodríguez Sahagún park, Tetuán's main green lung.

District alongside the Manzanares, reinvented by Madrid Río and Matadero Madrid as a leading cultural hub. Well connected by metro and Cercanías from Atocha, with riverside promenades and a mixed young-family atmosphere. Prices have risen sharply and the district's own nightlife offer is limited. A solid option for those seeking proximity to the centre with more calm and linear green spaces at a price slightly below prime districts.

Small, quiet, family-friendly pocket along Arturo Soria street, backbone of the 1886 Linear City plan.

Former working-class district founded in 1862, now densely built; home to Sáenz de Oíza's Torres Blancas.

Former industrial district turned cultural hub thanks to Matadero Madrid, set in the old municipal slaughterhouse.

A district in transformation, with very different areas: from the commercial, dense Bravo Murillo and Cuatro Caminos to the more residential Berruguete. Excellent transport thanks to the Cuatro Caminos interchange. Uneven safety depending on the street, and rising prices driven by demand pressure. A good option for those seeking a central location and connectivity at a slightly lower budget than Chamberí or Salamanca.

Comfortable, quiet residential area built over the former Tajuña railway station grounds.

Dense working-class area whose narrow, irregular streets date back to the 1860 army camp that founded it.

Renewed working-class area with a Sunday street market on Asturias avenue and busy local shops.

Highly urban mix of offices and housing by Plaza de Castilla, with public bodies such as the statistics institute.

Dense, established residential area that officially corrected its name in 2022, from Palos de Moguer.

Railway-born neighbourhood, home to the Railway Museum in the old Delicias station of 1880.

Quiet, high-income residential area with a number of embassies and private schools.

Shopping streets outside, residential within — home to Maravillas, one of Madrid's largest markets.

Chamberí's greenest and most sports-oriented neighbourhood, around the Canal's Third Reservoir.

Northern district with a dual character: financial hub around Plaza de Castilla and the Cuatro Torres, and quiet residential neighbourhoods such as El Viso and Nueva España. Good transport (Chamartín-Clara Campoamor, several metro lines) and a broad range of schools and hospitals. Calm atmosphere outside working hours. High prices, though slightly below Salamanca. A good fit for executives, well-off families and professionals working along the northern axis.

Stately district centred on the parque del Retiro. Wide streets, historic facades and constant residential tranquillity. Very safe, with well-regarded schools and a good food offering on calle Ibiza. Prices are stable and high; nightlife is scarce and peripheral areas are more car-dependent. Ideal for established families and senior profiles with a comfortable budget.

Dense, well-off residential area next to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, with the 1962 Chamartín market.

Habsburg Madrid: monumental and touristy, with the Royal Palace, the Almudena cathedral and the Teatro Real.

Settled upper-middle-class area that only became its own neighbourhood in 1987, when Prosperidad was split.

Green, quiet residential area around the 17th-century Quinta de la Fuente del Berro historic garden.

The most down-to-earth and densest part of Salamanca, with the late-19th-century Madrid Moderno villa estate.

Stately 19th-century bourgeois quarter, with the Pintor Rosales promenade facing Parque del Oeste.

The city's tourist and shopping epicentre, home to the kilometre zero of Spain's radial roads.

Lively student neighbourhood next to the university campus, with Secundino Zuazo's Casa de las Flores.

Busy, urban and full of theatres, centred on Conde del Valle de Suchil square.

The most populous and multicultural part of central Madrid, home to the Sunday El Rastro flea market.

Well-off, institutional quarter between the Nuevos Ministerios complex and the Canal reservoirs.

Rationalist estate of two-storey family houses built between 1933 and 1936, one of the most exclusive in the city.

Classic prestige district: well-preserved nineteenth-century buildings, tree-lined streets and well-known gastronomy around Ponzano, Olavide and Trafalgar. Maximum walkability and dense metro network. Top-end prices and very scarce green spaces. Tenant profile of established professionals and upper-middle-class families. The leisure offer draws a large external crowd at weekends, which can raise noise levels.

Madrid's historic old town, with narrow streets and round-the-clock nightlife — the highest-rated in the city. Everything is within walking distance: museums, markets, tapas and drinks just steps away. Rent is expensive and flats are old and small. Noise at night and mass tourism are constant companions. A good fit for those who prioritise location and atmosphere over quiet and square footage.

Madrid's literary quarter, lively and tourist-filled, home to the Spanish Congress of Deputies.

Well-heeled, quiet neighbourhood beside the Retiro park, with a 1954 market hall refurbished in 2009.

Bohemian and youthful, centred on Dos de Mayo square, focal point of the 1808 uprising.

Neighbourly and much sought-after, centred on Olavide square, with Fuencarral street's historic cinemas.

Stately museum district, gathering the Prado Museum, the Royal Botanical Garden and the Spanish Royal Academy.

Central, cosmopolitan quarter and the heart of Madrid's LGBTQ+ scene since the 1980s.

Aristocratic, embassy-filled area — the first part of Chamberí to be developed — home to the Sorolla Museum.

Upmarket residential area well served by amenities, including La Princesa University Hospital.

Madrid's benchmark luxury district: Milla de Oro, haute couture, embassies and Michelin-starred restaurants. Nineteenth-century Ensanche architecture along well-maintained streets such as Jorge Juan and Ortega y Gasset. Very high safety, excellent transport and maximum walkability. High cost of living across the board: rent, groceries and leisure. Few green spaces beyond the nearby Retiro. For those who value status, premium services and a central location.

Upscale shopping and family neighbourhood, home to the large arena on Felipe II avenue.

Upmarket housing and offices along the Castellana boulevard, with the Lázaro Galdiano Museum on Serrano street.

Madrid's grandest and priciest neighbourhood, with the National Library and luxury shopping on Serrano street.

UNESCO World Heritage university city, with three Cercanías commuter rail stations (C-2 and C-7) and no metro.

Modern urban extension to the east of Alcalá with brand-new housing.

Established residential neighbourhood with good services.

Residential area with good access to main transport routes.

New urban extension with modern housing, parks and proximity to the university campus.

Stable residential area with a complete range of neighbourhood facilities.

Neighbourhood in Alcalá's District I, next to the Estación area, with San Isidro park and its listed hermitage, and Cercanías C-2 and C-7 about 400 m away.

Residential neighbourhood in Alcalá de Henares.

Modern expansion of the city centre with better amenities and direct Cercanías access.

Residential development with a shopping centre and extensive green zones.

Traditional working-class neighbourhood with local shops.

UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, home to the University of Alcalá and the renowned Calle Mayor.

Single-family housing area in a quiet, green residential setting.

Northern residential area with large parks and recently built housing.

Modern urban extension of Alcobendas with premium housing close to the business hub.

Northern business hub with more jobs than residents, served by metro line 10 and Cercanías C-4.

Urban centre of Alcobendas with a wide commercial offer and good connectivity.

Late-1990s neighbourhood in Alcobendas' Urbanizaciones district, next to its business park, with La Moraleja metro station (line 10) and the Jardín de la Vega park.

El Soto de la Moraleja estate, in Alcobendas' Urbanizaciones district, with the Los Cedros and Los Porches shopping centres and metro line 10 about 900 m away.

Housing estate straddling Alcobendas and Madrid's Hortaleza district, built in 1955-1958 as US Air Force homes, with El Encinar shopping centre.

Garden city planned in 1946, with about 1,050 detached houses, the Real Club de Golf La Moraleja and El Bulevar shopping centre.

The best-connected town in the south: MetroSur plus line 10 straight to the centre from Puerta del Sur, and Cercanías C-5.

Residential area with extensive parks and good MetroSur connections.

Well-balanced neighbourhood with cultural facilities and good transport links.

Commercial area with large retail stores and residential streets.

Green and quiet zone on the northern outskirts of Alcorcón.

Area of detached houses and single-family homes in Alcorcón's most natural setting.

Residential neighbourhood with MetroSur access.

Modern residential development in southern Alcorcón with spacious communal areas.

Urban core of Alcorcón with the best MetroSur connectivity and full services.

UNESCO World Heritage royal site with palace and gardens, a Rey Juan Carlos University campus and the C-3 line terminus.

Residential neighbourhood of Aranjuez, in the south of the Community of Madrid.

Historic centre of the Royal City of Aranjuez with UNESCO-listed royal palaces and gardens.

Hamlet with its own metro station (line 9, changing trains at Puerta de Arganda).

Terminus of metro line 9, with a major industrial estate and vineyards of the Vinos de Madrid appellation.

Centre of Arganda with a wine-making tradition and metro line 9, changing trains at Puerta de Arganda to continue into Madrid.

Young, family-friendly municipality known for the Xanadú shopping centre with its indoor ski slope.

Growing multi-family residential development.

High-income town and site of Santander's corporate campus; served by light rail ML3, but with no Cercanías.

Historic centre of Boadilla with MetroLigero and a refined residential atmosphere.

Exclusive residential estate with large plots and maximum private security.

Town in Madrid's western metropolitan area with an arcaded, El Escorial-style Plaza Mayor and part of its land in the Guadarrama Regional Park.

Retail and services hub of the northwest sierra, and the junction where Cercanías lines C-8 and C-10 split.

Centre of Collado Villalba, gateway to the Sierra, just over 2 km from the Cercanías station (C-8 and C-10).

Northern residential zone with direct access to the mountain environment.

Neighbourhood in the south of Collado Villalba, in the north-western sierra.

Mountain town with its own identity and a historic quarter, almost 2 km from the Cercanías station (C-4).

Cattle-farming town at the foot of the sierra, inside the Manzanares Regional Park, with Cercanías C-4 and no metro.

Modern urban extension at the foot of the sierra with new-build housing.

Classic residential neighbourhood, well maintained with good services.

Well-connected logistics hub in the Henares corridor: metro line 7 plus Cercanías lines C-2 and C-7.

Centre of Coslada with excellent connectivity: metro, Cercanías and buses.

Residential area with good general connectivity.

Family residential area with parks and a nearby civic centre.

Classic residential neighbourhood with local shops.

Large, densely populated neighbourhood with full services.

Large southern city with MetroSur, Cercanías C-5 and a Rey Juan Carlos University campus, at moderate rents.

Eco-friendly PAU with extensive green spaces and modern family housing.

Centre of Fuenlabrada with dual Cercanías and MetroSur connections.

Sierra municipality made up of 15 settlements, with over half its land protected and Cercanías C-8 and C-10 at La Navata and San Yago.

Area of Galapagar about 600 m from the town centre; the nearest Cercanías station, Galapagar-La Navata (C-8 and C-10), is about 3 km away.

The commercial and administrative heart of Getafe with excellent rail connectivity.

Popular neighbourhood with good metro connectivity and a very active commercial scene.

Residential area close to the Carlos III university campus.

Aerospace industry city with a Carlos III University campus, MetroSur and line 3 since 2025, plus Cercanías C-3 and C-4.

Traditional working-class neighbourhood with metro access and local shops.

Quiet residential area on the western edge of Getafe.

Well-equipped residential area with large retail outlets.

Family-oriented neighbourhood with parks and established services.

Residential development in northern Getafe with recent housing estates and ample green spaces.

Area undergoing full urban transformation.

New-build PAU with metro access, wide avenues and excellent amenities for families.

Village-feel hamlet on the banks of the Manzanares.

Mature residential neighbourhood with a good range of services and close to the centre.

UC3M university environment with high student rental demand.

Large town in the northwest with three Cercanías stations and the Spanish football federation's training complex.

Mixed commercial-residential area with a business park and the Las Rozas Village outlet.

Detached-house estates set within pine forests offering maximum privacy.

Residential zone with access to a reservoir and a privileged natural environment.

Urban core of Las Rozas with a retail offer and good rail connections.

Peaceful neighbourhood bordering the Carlos III campus.

Modern urban extension with new housing, parks and recently opened amenities.

Working-class neighbourhood with metro line 11.

Peripheral area with access to Parque de Polvoranca.

Expanding residential area with new-build housing.

Huge, densely populated residential neighbourhood with all services.

Recent residential development with an excellent provision of parks.

Border zone with Madrid city benefiting from proximity to services in both municipalities.

Southern city home to Carlos III's engineering school, served by MetroSur and by line 11 straight into Madrid at La Fortuna.

Historic centre of Leganés with traditional commerce and good Cercanías connections.

Residential area with direct access to the mountain and quality housing estates.

Affluent residential town in the west, home to Puerta de Hierro Hospital, with Cercanías C-7 and C-10 but no metro.

Centre of Majadahonda with quality retail and a reference hospital, just over 2 km from the Cercanías station (C-7 and C-10).

Residential area with the best schools in the north-western zone.

URJC university environment with high seasonal rental demand.

Far south-western edge of Móstoles with a semi-rural setting.

The region's second most populous town, with MetroSur, Cercanías C-5 and a Rey Juan Carlos University campus.

Southern residential zone of Móstoles.

Peripheral residential area of Móstoles with a quiet, green atmosphere.

Stable block-typology residential neighbourhood with full services.

Family-oriented residential development with extensive green spaces.

Nerve centre of Móstoles with dual rail connections and varied retail.

Historic market town with a village feel and vineyards.

Eastern metropolitan town whose population has more than quadrupled since 2001, next to Barajas airport (with aircraft noise); no rail.

No metro, but its own tram line in service plus Cercanías C-4; one of the most affordable towns in the south.

Residential zone in northern Parla.

Housing estate on the outskirts of Parla.

Centre of Parla with tram service and the highest concentration of municipal services.

Developing urban extension with new housing.

Centre of Pinto with direct Cercanías C-3 service and a renovated old town.

Residential area on the outskirts of Pinto.

Historic town with the 14th-century Éboli Tower, connected only by the Cercanías C-3 line.

Exclusive area of luxury detached houses next to the Somosaguas university campus.

Spain's highest-income municipality, residential and well served by Cercanías C-7 and C-10 and the light rail.

Exclusive detached-house estate in a privileged forested setting.

Border zone with Madrid offering good access and a quality residential atmosphere.

Cercanías station area with a good supply of flats and fast access to Madrid.

Prado de Somosaguas (flats in gated blocks, from 1981) and La Finca (housing estate and business park, 1996-2010), with Metro Ligero ML2 stops.

Residential and office axis built from the 1980s onwards, with the Avenida de Europa business park, Zielo shopping centre and Metro Ligero ML2 stops.

One of Spain's wealthiest municipalities, with excellent schools and premium services.

Recent urban extension with sustainable urban design and well-equipped parks.

Model municipality for sustainability with an exceptionally high quality of life and parks.

Rivas's original neighbourhood, with its own character and local shops.

Latest-generation residential development with energy-efficient housing.

City of over 100,000 next to the Southeast Regional Park, with three metro line 9 stops and no Cercanías service.

Northern metropolitan town at km 34 of the A-1, with low-density single-family housing and the Valdelagua estate; no rail.

An 18th-century royal site turned commuter town, on metro line 7; its Cercanías station actually sits in Coslada.

Residential area in a quiet environment.

Municipal centre with dual metro and Cercanías connections along the Henares corridor.

Royal Site in the sierra, home to the Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site since 1984; its Cercanías station is in neighbouring El Escorial.

Modern residential development with large retail stores and quality housing.

Urban centre of Sanse with traditional commerce and a lively local atmosphere.

Area of terraced and detached houses in a quiet, residential environment.

Northern city served by metro line 10 up to its terminus, known for its running-of-the-bulls festival.

Luxury residential zone with sports facilities and a natural setting.

Zone with good A-2 motorway access.

Large city in the Henares corridor with Cercanías lines C-2 and C-7, and Parque Europa with its Berlin Wall fragment.

Northern zone undergoing transformation with urban developments around the former military base.

Centre of Torrejón, home to the famous Parque Europa with direct Cercanías connections.

Residential area on the western outskirts of Torrejón.

Modern urban extension with new housing, equipped parks and a family-oriented profile.

Detached-house estate set within an exceptionally beautiful forested landscape.

High-end residential municipality with direct access to the sierra; the Cercanías station (C-8 and C-10) is just over 2 km from the centre.

High-income residential town in the sierra, with Cercanías C-8 and C-10 and a Moorish watchtower as its emblem.

Planned technology-driven city, the youngest municipality in the Madrid region, with Cercanías C-4 and no metro.

Quiet residential area with detached houses and high-end residential estates.

Planned garden city north of Madrid with an exceptionally high quality of life and safety.

Zone with Cercanías access and proximity to the technology and business park.

Fast-growing town, home to the Guardia Civil's cadet college, with Cercanías C-3 and no metro.

Southern residential zone close to the industrial estates.

Centre of Valdemoro with an attractive historic quarter, 1 km from the Cercanías station (C-3).

Modern urban extension with new-build housing and full services.

Low-density municipality with two university campuses (Alfonso X el Sabio and Camilo José Cela) and ESA's space astronomy centre; no rail.

Former hamlet of Galapagar that has grown mainly this century, with over 60% of its land in the Guadarrama Regional Park; no rail.

Municipal centre home to the Universidad Europea and the castle of the Dukes of Osuna.

Small residential town home to the Universidad Europea campus; no train or metro, buses only.

Residential estate set within a holm-oak forest with quality single-family homes.