Getafe

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Be surprised by Getafe, which holds interesting historic and religious settlements and is considered to be the centre of the Iberian Peninsula.

Go on holidays in Getafe and discover the hidden charms that this municipality holds. Apart from being the main industrial city to the south of Madrid, Getafe has some major attractions that often go unnoticed.

Getafe is the ideal base for visiting Madrid. Its proximity to the capital, only 8 miles away, together with its reasonable prices make it an excellent option for staying the night. If you do end up in Getafe, take some time to climb up the Cerro de los Ángeles. The pleasant ascent to the top, through endless pine trees, will allow you to claim you have passed through the geographical centre of the Iberian Peninsula.

Once at the top, you’ll find a number of religious monuments including the Hermitage of Our Lady of the Angels, the Convent of the Order of Discalced Carmelites and the Diocesan Seminary. Book acheap holiday in Getafe to discover some little-explored spots of the community of Madrid.

While you explore the centre, admire the Church of La Magdalena, built between the 16th and 18th centuries and considered the top examples of Madrid’s Renaissance architecture. A short distance away you’ll find Hospitalillo de San José, with its pretty cloister, which has left its past as a hospital behind to become a cultural centre. If you book one of our package holidays in Getafe, you can discover the settlements that still hold pure essence.

The variety of dining options in Getafe will make lovers of good food extremely happy. Cocido stew, callos a la madrileña (tripe), and chickpea stew are some of the examples of typical Getafe cuisine, influenced by the Castilian climate and the local produce.

Getafe’s climate is continental Mediterranean, with warm summers and cool winters in which the landscape can be covered with a blanket of snow.

Book your flight + hotel to Getafe now and enjoy much more than just a good location close to the capital.

Where to stay in Getafe

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El Bercial

Though El Bercial might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Parquesur and La Cubierta Bull Ring.

El Bercial
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Perales del Río

Perales del Río might not have many top sights, but Basilica of Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and The Magic Box are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Perales del Río
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Cerro Buenavista

When in Cerro Buenavista and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Calle de Manuel Cobo Calleja or Catedral of Santa Maria Magdalena and hop on the metro to see more the city at Conservatorio Station or Arroyo Cludebro Station.

Cerro Buenavista

Getafe Norte

While you're in Getafe Norte, take in top sights like Coliseum Stadium and jump on the metro at Los Espartales Station to see more of the city.

Getafe Norte
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4 out of 5
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Bungalows Camping Alpha Madrid

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1 out of 5
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